When driving, it is crucial to understand that speed is directly related to stopping distance. For example, if a vehicle travels 50km/h, it will take 28 metres to come to a complete stop. However, if the vehicle travelled 90km/h, stopping would take 70 metres.

Furthermore, when speeding, the vehicle travels a much further distance when the driver makes decisions and avoids action. Speeding dramatically increases one's chances of being involved in an accident. Collisions at higher speeds are fatal AS OPPOSED TO those at slower speeds.

A good driver always observes and maintains speeds within local speed limit guidelines and adjusts depending on/according to road conditions.

Regardless of the posted speed limit and keeping safety in mind, “Speed” should depend on:

• The number and speed of other vehicles on the road
  
• Whether the road surface is smooth, rough, gravelled, wet, dry, wide or narrow
  
• Bicyclists or pedestrians on or crossing the road
  
• Whether it is raining, foggy, snowing, windy, or dusty –weather conditions