Hazards of Speeding - Light Commercial Vehicles, PS4 eLesson

Times have changed. Society no longer accepts drunk driving. Most drivers now use their seat belts. Motorists’ attitudes toward speeding, on the other hand, remain largely the same. Many experts note an increase in average highway speeds, on both interstate and rural roads - and they cite this trend as the prime reason why the number of deaths on those highways is nearing an all-time high. The vast majority of speeders realize the potential consequences of their actions. Yet many motorists continue to put themselves and others at risk when they refuse to adopt a common sense approach to driving. In this course, we will examine the hazards of speeding. We’ll also explore reasons why speeding just doesn’t make good sense, even when you’re rushing to meet a deadline.