Speeding
...r reaction. Severity of injuries and property damage are proportional to the speed of the vehicle or vehicles involved in a crash. When vehicles are approaching each other, the speeds of each vehicle are combined, and the effects of a collision between the two vehicles are substantially greater. Speeding vehicles are dangerous instrumentalities, and other factors increase the dangers associated with speeding such as: fatigue, rain, heavy fog, heavy traffic, vehicle condition, road conditions, preoccupied and inattentive drivers, and intoxication. If you leave late, or you are running late for an appointment, expect to arrive late. Do not try to make up time by speeding. Additionally, avoid distractions while driving such as: talking on cell phones, eating, reading, disciplining children, or planning activities. Speeding causes you to catch up with and pass slower moving traffic, thus exposing you too more hazardous situations. Drivers who speed find themselves following too close in anticipation of passing slower moving vehicles. Observe the speed limit, and, when nec...