Speeding drivers are one of the biggest hazards that are on the road. I think car companies are partly to blame for this. Why do they make cards that go as fast as 140 mph (or more), when the maxim speed limit in most places is between 60 and 70 mph?
There are several reasons why i consider speeding as bad for everyone. The faster you are going, the less time you have to react to a situation on the road, if you get a flat tire, you will go out of control if you are speeding. In fact in general speeding gives you much less control and traction, this is particularly made worse in wet or icy conditions. Speeding also means, that often there are times when braking is used in nerve racking situations. Speeding also uses more petrol or diesel, which as we know isn’t cheap we certainly can’t afford to waste it, not to mention the cost it will cause you if you are caught speeding by the police, or a speed camera. All this is without mentioning the accident's caused and lives it takes.
It was recently in the telegraph of new laws regarding speeding, drivers will be facing a ban
after only two speeding offences with penalty points being doubled to six for drivers who exceed the speed limit by 15mph in a 20mph or 30mph, or by 20mph in higher speed zones. The speed limit on A roads, will be reduced to 50mph, in an attempt to cut the number of road deaths by a third, and limits of 20mph on residential roads and near schools.
after only two speeding offences with penalty points being doubled to six for drivers who exceed the speed limit by 15mph in a 20mph or 30mph, or by 20mph in higher speed zones. The speed limit on A roads, will be reduced to 50mph, in an attempt to cut the number of road deaths by a third, and limits of 20mph on residential roads and near schools.
Research shows that pedestrians hit by a vehicle at 20mph have a far greater prospect of survival than those involved in collisions at 30mph.
I think these ideas are good, as anything that reduces the amount of deaths is surely a good thing. I consider speeding as an example of bad behaviour because of the effects that it has on pedestrians, other motorists and the environment. As a driver it is up to you to be aware of what is going on around you, this is not only to protect yourself but others as well. If we speed we are not only breaking the law, but also potentially putting peoples lives in danger as well as our own.
Speeding is dangerous and unreasonable behaviour. People can only be attracted to the idea, for two reasons i can think of a) They are in a hurry or b) They are showing off there car
However my opinion is that unless you have some kind of medical emergency, drive the speed limit. It's safer for everyone, and could save lives.
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