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Explaining the Dangers of Speeding

The Margin of Error is Decreased

We learn from the time that we are taught to drive that we should provide at least two seconds of following distance between us and the vehicle in front of us on city streets and at least four seconds of distance on highways.  There are many reasons for this, and one of them is because we need this amount of room and time to take evasive measures if necessary.  When someone is speeding, that amount of time is reduced, even if that driver is allowing for the proper distance.  When an accident is possible, every tenth of a second can make a difference between a safe result and disaster.

Speeding Makes Others Nervous

We have all been on the highway when someone zooms past us even if we feel we are moving at a relatively high rate of speed.  Most of us even have a thought or two at the ready for this person, and this choice thought should serve as an example of what can occur with others when someone is speeding – it makes us nervous and anxious.  When people see someone driving at a very high rate of speed, it can lead to overly defensive decisions by them, and this chain of events can and often does lead to accidents that do not even involve the person who is speeding.

Speeding Saves You Little Time

Several studies have been done that prove that someone who drives at 10 – 15 miles per hour over the speed limit will likely only save a few minutes every hour, and this result does not take into account the amount of time involved with a traffic stop.  Therefore, there is really little benefit to speeding, and the potential costs can be enormous.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by someone who was speeding, contact the Las Vegas car accident lawyers at Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.