Hazards of Speeding
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 30 percent of all fatal crashes involve one or more driver who were exceeding the posted limit or driving too fast for conditions (FARS 2001). The economic cost to society of speeding related crashes is estimated to be $40.4 billion per year (Traffic Safety Facts 2001, National Center for Statistics and Analyses, NHTSA). Speed is also related to the likelihood of serious injury. For example, possible spinal cord injury is assumed in any car accident that happens at over 45 miles an hour, or in any accident in which the vehicle rolls over or a person is thrown from the vehicle. The real tragedy is that speeding-related injuries and deaths are preventable.
Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to recognize speeding hazards and identify strategies to minimize, eliminate or avoid them. You may also be interested in Basic Driver Safety, Delivery Driver Safety, Distracted Driver Training, Hazardous Driving Conditions Training and Road Rage Training. There are no specific training requirements for speeding hazards; however, employers should train their drivers over the hazards of driving company vehicles. This course could be taught as part of an employer’s Driver Safety Program.
Relevant Standards: OSHA General Duty Clause Section 5(a)(1)
- Linear Duration/min: 00:10:40
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is designed for employees in all industries who, during the course of their regular job duties, will operate a motor vehicle on public roadways.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- DRV 4.2.0 Identify the reasons speeding is a driving hazard 01:24
- DRV 4.2.0 Recognize factors that can influence a driver’s decision to speed 01:31
