Speed

Speeding is a major contributing factor to car crash fatalities in B.C. The faster you go, the longer it takes to stop – and the more dangerous a crash can be.

So slow down and give yourself extra time to get to your destination. It’s not worth the risk to yourself, and to others.

The faster you go, the longer it takes to stop

You need time to see and react before your brakes take effect and slow you down; reducing your speed gives you more reaction time and less braking distance is required. Each time you double your speed, your braking distance is multiplied by four. In wet or icy road conditions, it’s even more.

Depending on your vehicle type and road material:

  • At 30 km/hr, it can take 18 metres to come to a full stop.
  • At 80 km/hr, it can take 76 metres.
  • And at 110 km/hr, it can take 126 metres.