Speed

Which of the following is a direct risk of excessive speed?

Question image: Which of the following is a direct risk of excessive speed?
  • A Reduced fuel consumption
  • B Shorter reaction distance
  • Greater force of impact in a collision
  • D Improved steering response

Why this is the correct answer

The greater the speed, the greater the vehicle's kinetic energy and therefore the greater the force of impact in a collision, increasing the severity of injuries.

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