| Speeding a Danger to all Road users |  |  |
Speeding can be defined as the act or an instance of driving especially a motor vehicle faster than is allowed by law. It has been identified as one of the major causes of motor vehicle accidents in our country as more drivers are convinced of speeding than any other offense.
The generally accepted speed limit on Namibian roads is 120 Km/h on our public roads and 60 km/h in urban areas.
Speeding increases the risk of a crash and the severity of the crash outcomes. The risk of causing death of or injury in an urban 60 km/h speed zone increases rapidly even with relatively small increases in speed.
A key issue in speeding-related crashes is the fact that most motorists underestimate the distance needed to stop. A car travelling at 60 km/h in dry conditions takes about 38 metres to stop, a car travelling at 80 km/h needs an extra 20 metres.
Here are a few tips for safety on the road:
Never underestimate the danger and difficulty of trying to bring a moving vehicle to a sudden stop when speeding.
Speeding does not give you enough time to react to obstacles on the road.
Hard braking also damages our national roads and also costs you , the tax payer a lot of money to repair and maintain them.
Always drive at a safe speed, adjust your speed, taking into account your driving ability, the capability of your vehicle, the roadway and weather conditions.
Slow down in rain, fog , snow and ice and keep at least twice the normal stopping distance between you and the vehicle on front of you.
Slow down when approaching curves, intersections, downgrades, heavy traffic and work zones.
Please remember always to obey speed limit.
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