What Are the Hazards of Speeding?

[Henderson]

The hazards of speeding are as follows: 1. Increased reaction distance: When a vehicle is traveling at 60 km/h, the average person's reaction time from recognizing danger to applying the brakes is approximately 0.7 to 1.0 seconds, with a reaction distance of about 17 meters (free travel distance). At a speed of 120 km/h, the reaction distance increases to about 39 meters (free travel distance), doubling the distance. 2. Greater vehicle wear: High-speed operation increases the vehicle's workload and stress, accelerating the wear and damage of components. This is particularly detrimental to the tires, causing jumpy and skidding wear, raising friction temperatures, and making the tires prone to aging and deformation, which can lead to blowouts. 3. Disruption of normal traffic flow: Speeding inevitably leads to frequent overtaking and oncoming traffic, increasing the driver's psychological stress and interfering with the normal flow of traffic. If the driver's adaptability is weak, they may be unable to handle sudden dangers, losing control of the vehicle.