Effects of Speeding

by Kristen White Blogger Most drivers may not fully understand the problem with speeding. At times such drivers reason that they are good drivers, are in full control of their vehicle, themselves and fully alert and aware of the road and its surrounds. However, this article will analyse why speeding is a problem and some least known effects of speeding.

If you are driving above the maximum speed limit or you are driving too fast for the current weather, road and or traffic conditions, even while below the posted speed limit, you are speeding. One of the most commonly reported factors related to car crashes is speeding. Few drivers view speeding as an immediate risk to their personal safety. Other drivers even reason that “I am a good driver so I can speed safely; can’t I?” Well the answer to that question is No! There is no such equation where speed is equal to safety. Speed on its own, despite how good a car one is driving or how good a driver one is, increases the likelihood of a car accident as well as the severity of the accident. Speed on its own can determine your walking away from a car accident unscathed or in a body bag. Below are some factors that are determined by the speed at which the vehicle is moving at:

1. The faster you drive the greater the risk of a crash and severe injury – as your speed increases the distance travelled also increases while processing and reacting to a hazard. Further, there is an increase in the distance needed for you to stop. Take note of the following:
   
   • When travelling at fifty kilometres per hour (50km/h), you will need twenty nine meters (29m) to stop which will result in zero impact speed.
   
   
   • When travelling at sixty kilometres per hour (60km/h), you will need thirty eight meters (38m) to stop and the impact speed will hit the object at forty kilometres per hour (40km/h)
   
   
   • When travelling at seventy kilometres per hour (70km/h), you will need forty eight meters (48m) to stop and the impact speed will the object at 62km/h.
   
   
   • When travelling at 80km/h, you will need fifty nine meters (59m) to stop and the impact speed will hit the object at seventy eight kilometres per hour (78 km/h)
   
   
   • When travelling at ninety kilometres per hour (90km/h), you will need seventy meters (70m) to stop and the impact speed will hit the object at ninety kilometres per hour (90km/h)
   
   
2. Increased speed contributes to the increased risk of losing control of the car – at high speeds, cars become more difficult to manoeuvre especially on corners, curves, bents or where evasive action is necessary. Further, the forces experienced by the human body in a collision are also increase as the speed increases, which results in increased physical injuries.

Driving within the speed limit allow for the following:

• Allows road users more time to assess hazards and avoid potential accidents
• Reduces the distance travelled while reacting to hazards
• Gives a greater opportunity to avoid collisions

For speeding offences in NSW, contact a law firm of professionals to represent your interests.

For more information contact Etblegal.Com.Au.

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