Dangers of Speeding

Crashes on roads with speed limits of 65 mph or higher are more than twice as likely to be fatal compared to those on roads posted at 45 or 50 mph—and nearly five times more likely than crashes on roads with speed limits below 40 mph.

Speeding:

• Reduces a driver's ability to negotiate curves or maneuver around obstacles in the roadway
• Extends the distance traveled before a vehicle can stop
• Increases the distance a vehicle travels while the driver reacts to a hazard
• Increases the risk of crashes and injuries, because other vehicles and pedestrians might not be able to judge distance correctly

Key Takeaway

Speeding is dangerous because it reduces reaction time, increases stopping distance, magnifies crash energy, and overwhelms 

vehicle safety systems, putting everyone on the road at risk. Driving within safe speed limits is essential to protect yourself, 

passengers, and others.