Why speeding is good

Cars have kept pace with this, and the worst, most basic car you can buy today is better in almost every way than the vast majority of cars made in when the speed limits were introduced in the UK. A modern car in good condition is safer cruising on the motorway at mph than any s car at 70mph, yet the limits have been lowered and the enforcement of them stepped up relentlessly.

On quiet, dry motorways in the right car with a competent drive, mph is quite manageable. We could raise the speed limit to 90 which would be a good start, would be real progress, but that will still become dated in a few years.

As cars, roads and drivers improve there is no reason not to expect safe cruising speeds to carry on going up. At one time it was 4mph, and you had to have a man with a flag in front of you. Risky Driving Drunk Driving. Drug-Impaired Driving. Distracted Driving. Drowsy Driving. Overview Speeding endangers everyone on the road: In , speeding killed 9, people.

Safety Facts. Speeding drivers in fatal crashes in who were not wearing seat belts. Avoid Aggressive Driving — Here's How. Dealing with Speeding and Aggressive Drivers. The Issue Dangers of Speeding. The Issue Consequences. The Issue What Drives Speeding? A common reason drivers speed is the misperception it will substantially reduce the amount of time it takes to arrive at their destination. Is that worth it? Will those four minutes make a difference to your day in the way you think? Because the reality is attempting to save those 4 minutes simply makes it more likely that you or someone else will not make it to their destination at all.

And it decreases not only your safety but the safety of all family members, friends, colleagues and community members sharing the road with you.

In addition to the immense personal costs in the form of injuries and fatalities, there are also significant financial costs for speeding as well. Crash involvement also includes the cost of repairs, potential licence suspension, insurance deductibles, and in some cases, court costs.

Which brings us back to the question: Is faster really better when it comes to driving? Obeying speed limits maximizes the protection offered by vehicle safety features and ensure safer roads for all. Hannah is a criminologist and specializes in alcohol ignition interlock programs, wildlife-vehicle collisions, and impaired driving countermeasures. Mavis is a road safety specialist with over 48 years of experience who has been recognized internationally for her work.

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