Slow Down, Stop Safer

Slowing down by just 10 miles per hour can double your reaction distance and save your life.

Most drivers don't realize that speed affects way more than just how fast you arrive.

It directly impacts your ability to react to unexpected situations. At 60 miles per

hour, your car travels 88 feet per second. That means in the time it takes you

to notice a hazard and hit the brakes, you've already covered significant ground. Here's what actually

happens when you reduce speed. At 50 miles per hour, you need about 175

feet to come to a complete stop. But at 60 miles per hour, that stopping distance

jumps to 240 feet. That extra 65 feet could be the difference between a close call and a collision.