The faster you are going:. Our Casual Speeding. Every K counts. The faster you go, the longer it takes to stop. Even a small difference in vehicle speed can make a large difference to the likelihood of death or serious injury.
Bicycle riders. Car safety. Close modal Drive smarter, not faster. View transcript. Driver: "Woah! I got a wave! Try it for yourself! Share this video. Close modal Let's change the way we look at speed. Close modal How many people on average do you think are killed or seriously injured in crashes involving speed every year in Queensland?
Select an amount above Close modal Control your speed. Close modal Risking more than your licence. Close modal The science behind our experiments. Lucia: "Is speeding something you do? Lucia: "So in a world first, we are trying something new, to help drivers not speed. Lucia: "To acknowledging other road users.
Lucia: "At first glance they might seem simple, some even silly! Lucia: "There is a mix of cognitive and sensory experiments, because we are all different. Close modal Experiment: Acknowledge other drivers.
Search StreetSmarts Queensland. Close modal None of us want to see another Queenslander lose their life to speeding. Close modal The dangers of speeding. These numbers do. Load More Pages. And the driver? The poor quality of many vehicles on our roads and the problem of overloading of vehicles further increase the risk of crashes.
Accident avoidance is more difficult at high speed because of the longer distance travelled during reaction time, the longer distance required to stop and the greater difficulty of controlling a vehicle at high speed. Increased accident risk as high speed places greater strain on tyres and brakes which increases the risk of failure.
A car is basically at its optimal state when it leaves the factory floor, as its original components are meant to work together for safe handling. Some modifications are also outright illegal. High speeds thus require more than what motorists learn before obtaining their driving licence.
This is why former thrill seeker Sam not his real name thinks Singapore should have a similar venue. But it still takes more than that, like having the right equipment, including helmets and racing suits. Watch this episode of Talking Point here. The programme airs on Channel 5 every Thursday at 9. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. Main navigation Top Stories. CNA Insider Why speeding is more dangerous than many drivers may think. Bookmark Bookmark Share. Close Top Stories. CNA Insider Why speeding is more dangerous than many drivers may think While some motorists may soup up their cars or even race illegally, the issue of speeding in Singapore goes beyond this group.
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