Speeding increases the risk of a car accident. Speeding drivers have less time to respond to changes that could cause an accident. For example, speeding on an empty country road may not seem risky because of the lack of vehicles; however, a deer or other animal could run out in front of the vehicle. If the driver is speeding, they may not have enough time to slow down and avoid hitting the deer.
Reduced response times also increase the likelihood of accidents with other vehicles. The speeding driver may not have enough time to stop for a red light or may not notice they’re approaching a four-way stop. Consequently, they could hit a vehicle that has the right of way.
Speeding also increases the severity of the accident. High-speed accidents cause more damage to property and motorists.