Speeding Reckless Driving Often Leads to Deadly Wrecks…is also the leading contributor to death and serious injuries on the road  

We live in the era of speed –always fast forward, under pressure and trying to achieve as much as possible in a limited time. This is reflected in all aspects of our lives, including when driving. Speeding, even “only a bit over” the speed limit, and reckless driving have become common practices for some, and this has come out in numerous studies. Should this be acceptable when it hurts so many people? The answer is no.  

Speeding and recklessly driving hurts people badly, some worse than others; but in the end, everybody suffers. So, whenever you or the driver next to you are going beyond the speed limit, just consider two key facts:

• Even a few extra kph over the speed limit can harm you and those around you
• Speeding will not necessarily take you faster to your destination.

Unfortunately, road travel has a downside. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely trip or commuting to work, a car crash with a reckless driver can destroy your peace of mind and can sometimes lead to a tragedy. If a driver’s negligent actions cause a collision, you may accept it as a hazard to the road. It’s different when a fellow motorist behaves with willful and wanton disregard for the damage they might cause. When a driver doesn’t care about the consequences of their actions, the outcome is frequently catastrophic. A reckless driver’s extreme behaviours often include speeding, road rage, distracted driving, improper lane changes, and red-light running. A reckless driver’s road trip might also include alcohol or mind-altering drugs. Any one of these poor driving choices increases the potential for an accident. When a driver combines two or more of these behaviors they increase the potential even more.

Reckless driving is a much bigger problem than most people would think. It seems that there are more cases of rude, speeding and outrageous behaviour on the road now than in the past, the observation is correct—if for no other reason than more drivers are driving more km on the same roads than ever before. Unfortunately, many drivers engage in reckless driving despite knowing that these destructive behaviours considerably heighten their risk of causing a devasting accident. 

Just because you use the road, doesn’t mean you own it. We all share the road, we all share the responsibility. Reaching the destination safely is the best reward for any motorist/pedestrian! Let us be kind and courteous to our fellow road users and remember that road safety is a team activity – let us help each other to ease the frustrations of heavy traffic and help and allow everyone to arrive alive at their destinations.

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