The faster one drives, the less time one has to react to potential danger. This also means a longer distance is required before one’s vehicle can come to a complete stop. A vehicle traveling at 80km/h needs 76m of stopping distance. At 100km/h, it needs 112m. The injury a person can sustain in a vehicle collision at 120km/h is similar to that of a person falling from the 12th storey or, a height of 31m. He will suffer multiple injuries and possibly, death. Speeding also endangers other road users such as pedestrians, particularly the very young and the elderly who have no protection against a block of speeding metal. Motorists must exercise more care and attention, especially in residential areas.
About half of the number of pedestrian fatalities happen in housing estates despite posing speed limits there. There are several possible reasons why motorists tend to speed. One is the high standard of comfort in cars that may isolate the driver from the sensation of speed and make him believe that he is traveling slower than he is. Another reason is better-built roads and road systems. The improvements made to our road designs and road system are to ensure a smoother flow of traffic and convenience for motorists – not for speeding. In the blink of an eye, an accident can happen. Slow down…because speed kills.
PATIENCE PAYS..
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY AND LEAVE EARLY TO AVOID RUSHING. DO NOT USE PROVOCATIVE GESTURES AND LANGUAGE ON THOSE WHO CAUSE YOU INCONVENIENCE. AVOID DIRECT CONFRONTATION.
Be Mentally And Physically Prepared
An important aspect of driving safely is knowing your limit and that of your vehicle because driver errors play a part in over 90% of motoring accidents. When we take risks, we often try to justify them instead of taking a critical look at our attitudes. The road is not meant for competitive driving. Share them with other road users. Safe driving means giving your full attention to the road. Being distracted by something going on in the vehicle can lead to terrible consequences. Even if you are confident that you will not be distracted while talking, your hazard perception and response will be compromised. As such, eliminate distractions whenever possible – whether it’s talking to passengers or using a mobile phone.
Research surveys show that most road rage offenders believe themselves to be the victim of someone else’s bad driving. They interpret simple incidents like being overtaken as a threat and respond aggressively. To combat road rage, always be tolerant and stay calm. Allowing ample time for your journey also helps to reduce anxiety and increase your threshold for tolerance. Fatigue is a major cause of accidents. Signs and symptoms of fatigue include constant yawning, growing impatience with other road users, bad temper, and inconsistent speed. Make sure you rest well before you drive.
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