Defensive Driving - Speed Kills
Last Updated 02/2025
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What you'll learn
Identify the correlation between speeding and fatal crashes, recognizing that over one-third of such incidents are a direct result of excessive speed.
Describe the economic implications of speeding, with an emphasis on the substantial financial costs amounting to over $40 billion annually.
Comprehend the impact of speed on stopping distances and how it significantly contributes to the severity of accidents.
Promote defensive driving skills by emphasizing the importance of adhering to local speed limits and recognizing the potential dangers associated with driving too fast.
Foster a safety-first mindset, encouraging participants to prioritize the well-being of themselves and others over the marginal time saved by speeding.
Description
Speeding hides its real cost. More than a third of fatal crashes each year involve excessive speed, claiming 13,000 lives and over 40 billion dollars annually.
What this course covers:
- The link between speeding and fatal crashes
- The staggering economic cost of speed-related collisions
- How speed lengthens stopping distances and multiplies environmental hazards
- Respecting posted limits and putting safety ahead of arriving a minute early
Ideal for any driver who wants to understand why speed kills and how to slow down.
System Requirements
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Defensive Driving - Speed Kills
Defensive Driving - Speed Kills
This course aims to shed light on the often overlooked consequences of speeding. With over one-third of fatal crashes annually attributed to excessive speed, resulting in 13,000 lives lost and over $40 billion in costs, the course emphasizes the critical need for understanding the impact of speed on stopping distances and environmental hazards. The curriculum stresses the importance of respecting posted speed limits, promoting defensive driving practices, and cultivating a mindset that prioritizes safety over the fleeting benefits of arriving a minute earlier. Identify the correlation between speeding and fatal crashes, recognizing that over one-third of such incidents are a direct result of excessive speed. Describe the economic implications of speeding, with an emphasis on the substantial financial costs amounting to over $40 billion annually. Comprehend the impact of speed on stopping distances and how it significantly contributes to the severity of accidents. Promote defensive driving skills by emphasizing the importance of adhering to local speed limits and recognizing the potential dangers associated with driving too fast. Foster a safety-first mindset, encouraging participants to prioritize the well-being of themselves and others over the marginal time saved by speeding.
Course Objectives:
Identify the correlation between speeding and fatal crashes, recognizing that over one-third of such incidents are a direct result of excessive speed.;Describe the economic implications of speeding, with an emphasis on the substantial financial costs amounting to over $40 billion annually.;Comprehend the impact of speed on stopping distances and how it significantly contributes to the severity of accidents.;Promote defensive driving skills by emphasizing the importance of adhering to local speed limits and recognizing the potential dangers associated with driving too fast.;Foster a safety-first mindset, encouraging participants to prioritize the well-being of themselves and others over the marginal time saved by speeding.
Duration: 20 min.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Defensive Driving - Speed Kills training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
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