Drivers regularly commit traffic violations out of carelessness, because they are behind schedule, or simply because they do not believe that it is necessary to obey the law. Speeding is one of the most common violations, and most drivers exceed the speed limit at some point, whether they are traveling on familiar roads during their daily commutes or taking long road trips. Unfortunately, speeding can significantly increase the likelihood of car accidents, which may cause serious injuries or even fatalities.
Why Speeding Puts Other People on the Road in Danger
While speeding is not always the direct cause of car accidents, it is a contributing factor in many collisions. Traveling at faster speeds increases the distance that a driver needs to stop, and it also makes it more difficult to maneuver around obstacles. In fact, statistics show that in the United States, around 10,000 people are killed in car accidents involving speeding each year, making up more than 25 percent of all fatal traffic accidents. This issue has become even more serious in recent years; in 2020, 11,258 people were killed because of speeding, accounting for 29 percent of car accident fatalities.
Speeding can lead to multiple types of car accidents, including:
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