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> Speed is a primary factor in any fatal crash. People don't die in low speed accidents Except that's not true. Most fatal accidents occur off of highways, des
by sdinsn 7y ago
> Speed is a primary factor in any fatal crash. People don't die in low speed accidents
Except that's not true. Most fatal accidents occur off of highways, despite the fact that highways have much higher speed limits.
- Jolter 7y agoMaybe we have different definitons of high speed. A pedestrian who gets hit by a car going 30 km/h will most likely survive, while one hit at 50 will most likely not. Likewise, a car crash at 70 km/h is very survivable by driver and passengers (in a modern car), while one at 120 is normally not, unless they are lucky.
- yostrovs 7y agoHigher speeds are safer where there are no barriers to hit, no pedestrians, no traffic lights, etc. The driving environment is relevant for deciding what is too fast.