Speeding on the roads
Nobody wants to become a statistic
Over 300 drivers aged 20-29 were killed or seriously injured on Scotland’s roads in 2017. A huge majority of these accidents were caused by speeding.
Stats show that driving even slightly above the speed limit can make a huge difference in increasing your chances of having an accident.
So why do people speed? Is it about saving a few minutes off a journey? Keeping up with your mates in the car in front? Hardly seems worth it especially if you have precious cargo in the car, like Gran!
What is the speed limit
The speed limit is not a target. It’s the maximum speed you should drive on any given road.
It can be quite easy to go over the speed limit when you’re driving. Check your speedometer regularly and drive to the conditions of the road to avoid putting yourself, and your passengers in danger.
How to stay in control
Road conditions can change in an instant. That’s why driving at the speed limit isn’t always enough.
To stay in control, reduce your speed and look out for things like up-coming traffic, poor weather conditions, and cyclists. It’s also useful to recognise what encourages you to speed. Is it keeping up with traffic, overtaking, or being tailgated?
Remember, you are in control of your car and your speed. Drive like Gran’s in the car #DRIVESMART.
“DRIVING 42 MILES PER THE HOUR…AND ON A SUNDAY?!”
