Speed and Space Management
Speeding is one of the contributing factors in a large percentage of crashes. Not only does speeding above the posted speed limit increase your risk of being involved in a crash, it also increases the severity of the crash. High speed crashes are more likely to result in a fatality or injury compared to lower speed crashes. This course will identify why it is important to manage your speed and space around your vehicle and describe strategies for effective space management.
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Learning Objectives
• Define speed and space management • Identify why it is important to manage your speed and space around your vehicle • Describe strategies for effective space management
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Frequently Asked Questions
When driving in inclement weather, how should you reduce your speed?
What is space management?
How much space should you have between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
Sample Video Transcript
Speeding is one of the contributing factors in a large percentage of crashes. Not only does speeding above the posted speed limit increase your risk of being involved in a crash, it also increases the severity of the crash. High speed crashes are more likely to result in a fatality or injury compared to lower speed crashes. This means that you should always be aware of how fast you are traveling and how much space you have around your vehicle. This space could be the difference between avoiding another vehicle or being involved in a crash. Knowing how fast you are traveling, being aware of the space around your vehicle, anticipating other road users’ actions, and adjusting your lane position and speed accordingly is called space management. Not effectively managing your speed and space can cost you time and money by being involved in a crash.
