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How to choose safe and legal speeds
Find out why you need to choose a speed that’s safe and legal for the conditions you’re driving in.
In this topic
What speeding is
Driving at a safe speed
Choosing a safe spped
How quickly you stop in dry and wet conditions
Speed facts
Video: Rethink speed
Strategies to help your learner choose a safe speed
Speed limit road rules
What speeding is
Speeding is when your learner drives:
- Too fast for the conditions.
- Over the speed limit.
Driving at a safe speed means your learner has more time to:
A small decrease in speed can make a big difference to the outcome of a crash.
When choosing a safe speed, your learner should consider the following:
Inappropriate or excessive speed contributes to about 30% of fatal crashes.
Speed fact
There's a higher chance of your learner crashing when they speed.
Rethink Speed
The Rethink Speed campaign shows how the speed you choose can have very different consequences.
Your learner needs to drive at a speed suitable for the conditions they’re in and slow down when they see hazards.
Strategies to help your learner choose a safe speed
Speed limit road rules
It's a good idea for both you and your learner to go over what they know about speed limit road rules
If your learner speeds, they can be fined, lose both demerit points and their licence.