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The relative unimportance that speeding plays in road accidents
Unexpected findings emerged, not least the relative unimportance that
speeding plays in road accidents that kill six people each day in the UK, leave 68 others seriously hurt and 535 with less serious injuries. "It has been an eye-opener," says project manager Neil Greig, of the IAM. "Not just in terms of what causes an accident but in terms of dispelling some of the popular myths. For instance, if you look at Government campaigns they seem to say that speed is the number one problem. But illegal speeding – when drivers exceed the posted limit – accounts for only 13.9 per cent of fatal accidents. A bigger cause [15.9 per cent] is going too fast for the conditions – entering a bend too quickly, for instance – when you might well be under the actual speed limit." But the biggest cause of road accidents in the UK today? The statistics are quite clear on this and it's "driver error or reaction". It's listed by police as a factor in more than 65 per cent of fatal crashes. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...ts-happen.html |
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The relative unimportance that speeding plays in road accidents
On 11/12/2016 12:55, Bod wrote:
Unexpected findings emerged, not least the relative unimportance that speeding plays in road accidents that kill six people each day in the UK, leave 68 others seriously hurt and 535 with less serious injuries. "It has been an eye-opener," says project manager Neil Greig, of the IAM. "Not just in terms of what causes an accident but in terms of dispelling some of the popular myths. For instance, if you look at Government campaigns they seem to say that speed is the number one problem. But illegal speeding – when drivers exceed the posted limit – accounts for only 13.9 per cent of fatal accidents. A bigger cause [15.9 per cent] is going too fast for the conditions – entering a bend too quickly, for instance – when you might well be under the actual speed limit." But the biggest cause of road accidents in the UK today? The statistics are quite clear on this and it's "driver error or reaction". It's listed by police as a factor in more than 65 per cent of fatal crashes. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...ts-happen.html Yes an eye opener as to what the police and IAM think causes fatal accidents. Of course both are car orientated groups. What we should be interested in, is what policies reduce accidents and allow other road users (particularly non motorists) to feel safer and hence encouraged to use the roads. That and the obvious major health benefit one that everyone knows is true, banning diesel engines. |
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On Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:46:16 -0000, Nick wrote:
On 11/12/2016 12:55, Bod wrote: Unexpected findings emerged, not least the relative unimportance that speeding plays in road accidents that kill six people each day in the UK, leave 68 others seriously hurt and 535 with less serious injuries.. "It has been an eye-opener," says project manager Neil Greig, of the IAM. "Not just in terms of what causes an accident but in terms of dispelling some of the popular myths. For instance, if you look at Government campaigns they seem to say that speed is the number one problem. But illegal speeding – when drivers exceed the posted limit – accounts for only 13.9 per cent of fatal accidents. A bigger cause [15.9 per cent] is going too fast for the conditions – entering a bend too quickly, for instance – when you might well be under the actual speed limit." But the biggest cause of road accidents in the UK today? The statistics are quite clear on this and it's "driver error or reaction". It's listed by police as a factor in more than 65 per cent of fatal crashes. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...ts-happen.html Yes an eye opener as to what the police and IAM think causes fatal accidents. Of course both are car orientated groups. What we should be interested in, is what policies reduce accidents and allow other road users (particularly non motorists) to feel safer and hence encouraged to use the roads. That and the obvious major health benefit one that everyone knows is true, banning diesel engines. Don't be stupid. -- Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do. |
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On 12.12.2016 05:29, James Wilkinson Sword wrote:
Don't be stupid. I WILL be ****ing stupid, just for you Especially for you. After all I ride a bicycle, a very convenient delightful economical viable means of transport, and we all know that you think bicyclists are the ****witted pits of humanity. I really feel complimented by that, because you said it. |
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The relative unimportance that speeding plays in road accidents
On Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:34:34 +1300, Peter Keller
wrote: On 12.12.2016 05:29, James Wilkinson Sword wrote: Don't be stupid. I WILL be ****ing stupid, just for you Especially for you. After all I ride a bicycle, a very convenient delightful economical viable means of transport, and we all know that you think bicyclists are the ****witted pits of humanity. I really feel complimented by that, because you said it. Bicycles? Scum of the road. Even worse than London taxis! |
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On 13.12.2016 02:41, NEMO wrote:
On Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:34:34 +1300, Peter Keller wrote: On 12.12.2016 05:29, James Wilkinson Sword wrote: Don't be stupid. I WILL be ****ing stupid, just for you Especially for you. After all I ride a bicycle, a very convenient delightful economical viable means of transport, and we all know that you think bicyclists are the ****witted pits of humanity. I really feel complimented by that, because you said it. Bicycles? Scum of the road. Even worse than London taxis! Thanks greatly for the compliment. And to reinforce that I will crap into your mouth. |
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The relative unimportance that speeding plays in road accidents
On Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 1:46:16 PM UTC, Nick wrote:
On 11/12/2016 12:55, Bod wrote: Unexpected findings emerged, not least the relative unimportance that speeding plays in road accidents that kill six people each day in the UK, leave 68 others seriously hurt and 535 with less serious injuries. "It has been an eye-opener," says project manager Neil Greig, of the IAM. "Not just in terms of what causes an accident but in terms of dispelling some of the popular myths. For instance, if you look at Government campaigns they seem to say that speed is the number one problem. But illegal speeding – when drivers exceed the posted limit – accounts for only 13.9 per cent of fatal accidents. A bigger cause [15.9 per cent] is going too fast for the conditions – entering a bend too quickly, for instance – when you might well be under the actual speed limit." But the biggest cause of road accidents in the UK today? The statistics are quite clear on this and it's "driver error or reaction". It's listed by police as a factor in more than 65 per cent of fatal crashes. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...ts-happen.html Yes an eye opener as to what the police and IAM think causes fatal accidents. Of course both are car orientated groups. What we should be interested in, is what policies reduce accidents and allow other road users (particularly non motorists) to feel safer and hence encouraged to use the roads. That and the obvious major health benefit one that everyone knows is true, banning diesel engines. As Mayer Hillman said 'Saying Britain's roads are getting safer is like saying a shark infested river is safe because people choose not to swim in it.' |
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On 11/12/2016 17:19, Nick wrote:
On 11/12/2016 16:38, wrote: Yes an eye opener as to what the police and IAM think causes fatal accidents. Of course both are car orientated groups. What we should be interested in, is what policies reduce accidents and allow other road users (particularly non motorists) to feel safer and hence encouraged to use the roads. That and the obvious major health benefit one that everyone knows is true, banning diesel engines. As Mayer Hillman said 'Saying Britain's roads are getting safer is like saying a shark infested river is safe because people choose not to swim in it.' I like that one. yet despite the massive rise in road traffic death and injury falls year on year, apart from cyclists of course (they choose to ignore all road and sense rules, and of course, they race on the roads) |
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