Loss of control due to excessive speed, alcohol impairment, or loss of traction on slippery roads is frequently the cause of this type of crash. When a vehicle is traveling too fast on a curve, the lateral force keeps the vehicle going in its original direction of travel, causing it to roll. Vehicles with a high center of gravity are more susceptible to this type of rollover. Most rollover crashes result from a loss of vehicle control due to dangerous driving behavior. Speed is an important factor that contributes to rollover crashes and one factor that you can control.
Excessive speed can contribute to a rollover and increase the severity of a rollover crash.
Simply obeying posted speed limits and using extra caution in bad weather can reduce your chances of having a rollover crash. Over 60 percent of fatal rollover crashes involve alcohol use. Even a small amount of alcohol will negatively affect your judgment, muscular coordination, and vision. If you drink and drive, you are more likely to lose control of your vehicle and less likely to regain control. The chances of rolling your vehicle or experiencing another type of crash go up significantly.