‘That large moose or deer is not going to look both ways before crossing,’ the OPP said
It’s no secret that the faster you drive, the less time you have to react, the OPP said on social media.
“But, let’s put things into perspective. For example, at 100 km/h, a car travels about 27 metres per second.
“With an approximate one-and-a-half second reaction time, you’ve already covered around 40 metres before hitting the brakes!”
This means once you notice a hazard, such as a crossing animal, and respond as quickly as you can, “you have no control over how long it takes your car to stop or avoid the hazard.
“Especially during the winter season where roads can be snow covered, snow packed, or icy – hence increasing the chances of losing control and increasing stopping distance.”
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‘That large moose or deer is not going to look both ways before crossing,’ the OPP said
It’s no secret that the faster you drive, the less time you have to react, the OPP said on social media.
“But, let’s put things into perspective. For example, at 100 km/h, a car travels about 27 metres per second.
“With an approximate one-and-a-half second reaction time, you’ve already covered around 40 metres before hitting the brakes!”
This means once you notice a hazard, such as a crossing animal, and respond as quickly as you can, “you have no control over how long it takes your car to stop or avoid the hazard.
“Especially during the winter season where roads can be snow covered, snow packed, or icy – hence increasing the chances of losing control and increasing stopping distance.”
Speeding not only increases the chances of a collision but also decreases your ability to safely respond to hazards, the post said.
“That large moose or deer is not going to look both ways before crossing!" the OPP said.
“Please SLOW DOWN and allow some extra time to get to your destination safely.”
There are some other numbers you might want to consider when deciding if it’s worth it to speed.
The driver of the vehicle pictured above, who was caught last night doing 135 km/h in a 90 km/h zone on Highway 17, accumulated four demerit points.
Constable Phil Young, community engagement/media officer with the OPP, said the driver received a fine of $335.