Memorial Day Weekend is just about here and that means many people will be hitting the road with their families. With this in mind, now is the perfect time to remind drivers that speeding is not that way to go when traveling across the country and we’ve come up with three reasons why you should avoid slamming down on the gas pedal this holiday weekend.
Speeding affects your car’s fuel efficiency.
If you’re trying to preserve fuel during your daily commute, speeding is not the answer. By speeding, you’re actually reducing your car’s fuel efficiency, which means you’ll wind up having to fill up your gas tank more often. According to the Department of Energy, every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is equal to an additional $0.30 per gallon of gas. Furthermore, when driving above 65 mph you use 15 percent more fuel than if you were to drive at 55 mph.
Speed-related accidents often result in fatalities and extensive property damage.
It is a known fact that over 13,500 lives are lost in the U.S. each year in speed-related accidents. By slowing down, you could save your own life as well as the life of another. Additionally, accidents related to speed cost the U.S. over $40 billion each year in both property damage and medicals costs. You’ll be saving yourself and the economy in the long run if you drive the speed limit.
Speeding tickets negatively affect your insurance.
With each speeding ticket you receive, points are added to your license and this will often cause your insurance premium to increase. You’ll end up paying a lot more to have your car insured each year, which could’ve been avoided if you slowed down on the road.
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