Speed and Safety

These are the key points to remember:

• Do not drive at speed unless you are competent and it is safe to do so.
• Be familiar with the controls and the handling characteristics of your vehicle – use the controls smoothly.
• High speed driving requires maximum alertness. If you cannot achieve a high level of attentiveness because of fatigue or some other cause, reduce your speed.
• Always drive so you can stop on your own side of the road within the distance you can see to be clear, by day or night.
• If you double your speed you quadruple your braking distance.
• Put into practice the skills developed. They are designed to maximize safety.
• Be aware of the onset of fatigue and take the appropriate action. Open a window or stop and take a break.
• No emergency is so great that it justifies an accident. It is far better to arrive late than not at all.
• To avoid having to speed and to reduce stress, plan to leave for your journey ten minutes earlier. This will allow you to arrive on time, safely and in a better condition.