Speed-Time Comparison
Speed-to-Risk Comparison
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Safety Insights
Reaction Time is Key
An average driver's reaction time is 1.5 seconds. At 100 km/h, you travel over 40 meters before even hitting the brakes.
Braking Distance Increases Exponentially
Doubling your speed from 50 km/h to 100 km/h doesn't double your braking distance—it quadruples it.
The "Faster is Better" Myth
On short trips, increasing speed saves very little time but significantly increases fuel consumption and accident risk.