Speeding? Better late than never.

40% of road crashes in Canada are due to one and only one reason – SPEEDING.  Running late is seldom anyone’s fault.  But when we are late we try to make that time up on the road.  We completely forget that we are putting our and other people at risk by compromising on safety.  Very small change in life sometimes can increase safety and life.  Speed increases your risk of crashing in these different ways:

1. You will exceed your speed limit and increase risk to yourself, other drivers and pedestrians.  (Loosing control of your vehicle)

2. You will sacrifice safety for speed.
   (Tailgating, making sharp turns and changing lanes without checking properly).

3. Road rage.
   (Getting upset at other drivers just because they are following the speed limit.)

The body language of the blue car says: 'I am in a hurry'.

The motorist is too busy looking for a quick passage through the traffic.

The elderly are particularly at risk in these situations.

Try to understand the body language of other vehicle and look around for pedestrians crossing the street.  Keep a safe cushion between the car in front of you so that just in case you have to brake you don’t rear end the vehicle. 

If you have a job interview or an important meeting leave time for an unexpected delay.  If you have a cell phone, pull over and inform the other person of your unexpected delay.  Talking over the cell phone and speeding is a lethal combination.

If you leave home 10 minutes early,
EXPECT TO ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY.