Speeding is a factor in all fatal accidents for multiple reasons. The main being the greater the speed, the greater force involved. More force increases the chance of great bodily harm or death in a collision. A second factor that speed changes is breaking distance. The faster a vehicle is moving, the longer it takes to stop. A vehicle traveling 30 MPH has an approximate stopping distance of 109 feet, 60 MPH 304 FT, and 90 MPH 584 FT.
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Speeding is involved in approximately 25% of fatal traffic crashes in the United States. It is a leading factor in many accidents and can significantly increase the severity of crashes.
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Because it reduces the amount of available time needed to avoid a crash, increases the likelihood of crashing and increases the severity of a crash once it occurs
Yes. Speeding is the second leading cause of all fatal crashes.
38% of all fatal accidents in California are type of crash
35 percent of fatal crashes involve alcohol use.
Speeding is a factor in all fatal accidents for multiple reasons. The main being the greater the speed, the greater force involved. More force increases the chance of great bodily harm or death in a collision. A second factor that speed changes is breaking distance. The faster a vehicle is moving, the longer it takes to stop. A vehicle traveling 30 MPH has an approximate stopping distance of 109 feet, 60 MPH 304 FT, and 90 MPH 584 FT.
Many times it's because of careless drivers who want to show off or are in a hurry.
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