Statistics
is speeding the leading cause of deaths on australian roads?
yes
if you're pulled over going 20kph over the speed limit, would you get a fine?
yes, most likely a fine of $275 and 2 demerit points
what is the most common way the government tries to prevent speeding
Speed signs
does speeding only refer to going over the speed limit?
no, speeding also includes things like driving too fast for the road conditions and visibility levels
speeding contribues to _____% of fatal road accidents (within 10%)
42%
list a legal consequence of speeding
Fines, court, prison, demerit points, loss of license
What is the speed limit if there is no marked speed
100kph
is it okay to go under the speed limit
yes
a head on collision at 60 kph has a 95% chance of survival, what is the chance of surviving a head on crash at 90kph (within 10%)
20%
Why does the government employ double demerit points?
to lower the risk of people speeding during busy times of the year such as easter and christmas, speeding on busy roads heavily increases the risk of an accident
name a form of speeding preventions in NSW
speed cameras, road sign campaigns such as every K counts, mobile speed cameras, double demerit periods
what would be a situation to go over the speed limit?
never
How many drivers have admitted to speeding recently?(within 10%)
45.5%
why does speeding contribute to so many crashes?
speeding decreases your time to react to danger aswell as the distance to stop
what is the speed limit in a residential area if there is no marked speed
50kph
is it okay to go a few kph over the limit?
no, there is a no tolerance attitude to speeding of any form
how many people died on NSW roads in the last 12 months? (to the nearest 10)
341
whats the best way to prevent speeding?
regularly check speedo, leave plenty of time in your trip, be aware of the consequences of speeding.
what is the speed limit on a main road in australia if there is no marked sign?
100kph
who is most likely to speed?
statistics say, young men