Tips for Save Driving & Avoiding an Accident

Why you Should Avoid the Driving Habit that Causes One-Third of all Fatal Crashes

Avoid excessive speed.

This one does seem obvious, but there are a few different ways of speeding other than just going above the speed limit. If you’re operating a vehicle with a tow attached or are temporarily using a spare tire, you should adjust your speed as needed. Severe weather is another condition where you should slow down a bit while driving; “speeding has been cited as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes.”

Examples of time saved on a 10-mile trip:

At 55 MPH, the time it would take is 10 minutes and 54 seconds, time saved is 1 minute and 6 seconds, risk of crashing is 1.5 times higher than at 50 MPH.

At 65 MPH, actual time to destination is approximately 9 minutes and 14 seconds, time saved is 2 minutes and 46 seconds, and increased risk is three times higher.

At 75 MPH, actual time is 8 minutes, you will save 4 minutes, but the risk is six times higher.

So remember, even if you're running late or are in a hurry, just go at a safe pace. Speeding won't get you there that much faster, and going the speed limit will at least get you there in one piece! Happy driving everyone!


Infomation via "Common Driving Errors"
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Image 2 via telegraph.co.uk