Defensive Driving - Speed Kills
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This course aims to shed light on the often overlooked consequences of speeding. With over one-third of fatal crashes annually attributed to excessive speed, resulting in 13,000 lives lost and over $40 billion in costs, the course emphasizes the critical need for understanding the impact of speed on stopping distances and environmental hazards. The curriculum stresses the importance of respecting posted speed limits, promoting defensive driving practices, and cultivating a mindset that prioritizes safety over the fleeting benefits of arriving a minute earlier. Identify the correlation between speeding and fatal crashes, recognizing that over one-third of such incidents are a direct result of excessive speed. Describe the economic implications of speeding, with an emphasis on the substantial financial costs amounting to over $40 billion annually. Comprehend the impact of speed on stopping distances and how it significantly contributes to the severity of accidents. Promote defensive driving skills by emphasizing the importance of adhering to local speed limits and recognizing the potential dangers associated with driving too fast. Foster a safety-first mindset, encouraging participants to prioritize the well-being of themselves and others over the marginal time saved by speeding.
Course Objectives:
Identify the correlation between speeding and fatal crashes, recognizing that over one-third of such incidents are a direct result of excessive speed.;Describe the economic implications of speeding, with an emphasis on the substantial financial costs amounting to over $40 billion annually.;Comprehend the impact of speed on stopping distances and how it significantly contributes to the severity of accidents.;Promote defensive driving skills by emphasizing the importance of adhering to local speed limits and recognizing the potential dangers associated with driving too fast.;Foster a safety-first mindset, encouraging participants to prioritize the well-being of themselves and others over the marginal time saved by speeding.
Duration: 20 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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Defensive Driving - Speed Kills
This course aims to shed light on the often overlooked consequences of speeding. With over one-third of fatal crashes annually attributed to excessive speed, resulting in 13,000 lives lost and over $40 billion in costs, the course emphasizes the critical need for understanding the impact of speed on stopping distances and environmental hazards. The curriculum stresses the importance of respecting posted speed limits, promoting defensive driving practices, and cultivating a mindset that prioritizes safety over the fleeting benefits of arriving a minute earlier. Identify the correlation between speeding and fatal crashes, recognizing that over one-third of such incidents are a direct result of excessive speed. Describe the economic implications of speeding, with an emphasis on the substantial financial costs amounting to over $40 billion annually. Comprehend the impact of speed on stopping distances and how it significantly contributes to the severity of accidents. Promote defensive driving skills by emphasizing the importance of adhering to local speed limits and recognizing the potential dangers associated with driving too fast. Foster a safety-first mindset, encouraging participants to prioritize the well-being of themselves and others over the marginal time saved by speeding.
Course Objectives:
Identify the correlation between speeding and fatal crashes, recognizing that over one-third of such incidents are a direct result of excessive speed.;Describe the economic implications of speeding, with an emphasis on the substantial financial costs amounting to over $40 billion annually.;Comprehend the impact of speed on stopping distances and how it significantly contributes to the severity of accidents.;Promote defensive driving skills by emphasizing the importance of adhering to local speed limits and recognizing the potential dangers associated with driving too fast.;Foster a safety-first mindset, encouraging participants to prioritize the well-being of themselves and others over the marginal time saved by speeding.
Duration: 20 min.