he risk of a road crash as well as the severity of the injuries that result from crashes.
Excess speed is defined as exceeding the speed limit.
Inappropriate speed is defined as driving at a speed unsuitable for the prevailing road and traffic conditions.
Excess and inappropriate speed are responsible for a high proportion of the mortality and morbidity that result from road crashes.
Controlling vehicle speed can prevent crashes happening and can reduce the impact when they do occur,lessening the severity of the of injuries sustained by the victims.
Dropping off 3 storeys is equivalent
to crashing at 50km/h
Dropping off 12 storeys is equivalent
to crashing at 100km/h
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS SAFE SPEEDING
In a 60 km/h zone, travelling at:
In rural out of town areas, travelling just 10 km/h faster than the average speed of other traffic, you are twice as likely to have a serious crash.
Stopping distance in Wet conditions
Stopping Distance in dry conditions
Images provided by Holroyd City Council Austrialia.
Driving in Fog
Fog can be thought of as a cloud at ground level. It forms when the temperature drops to the dew point (the temperature at which air is saturated), and invisible water vapor in the air condenses to form suspended water droplets. Fog can reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. If you can't postpone your trip until dense fog lifts -- usually by late morning or the afternoon -- follow these tips:
• Fog lamps may be used only in dense fog. In clear weather conditions they are liable to cause glare or dazzle and must be turned off.
For more information, contact:
Road Safety Officer
Mayo County Council
Aras an Chontae
Phone: 094 9047115
9am to 5pm