Road Safety - Speed

What is the biggest contributor to road trauma on NSW roads?

Each year, almost how many people die in NSW from speed-related crashes?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What percentage of speed-related casualty crashes in NSW from 2014-18 happened on a corner?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the risk percentage of a pedestrian being killed if hit by a modern car at 30km/h?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

If you're going 10 km/h over in a 60 km/h zone, how many times more likely are you to be injured in a crash?

• 2 times more likely

• 3 times more likely

• 4 times more likely

• 5 times more likely

What happens to the risk of a crash as speed increases?

• The risk of a crash decreases.

• The risk of a crash remains the same.

• The risk of a crash increases.

• The risk of a crash fluctuates randomly.

The likelihood of serious injury or death increases with speed due to:

• Increased impact force

• Reduced reaction time

• Greater stopping distance

• All of the above

What is the stopping distance at a speed of 60 km/h on a dry road?

• 50 meters

• 60 meters

• 70 meters

• 80 meters

Which of the following is a safe driving practice?

• Driving close to the vehicle in front

• Following speed advisory signs

• Ignoring road safety apps

• Driving faster in poor conditions

Fill in the blank: When travelling at higher speeds, increase the distance to allow at least _____ seconds so you have enough time to react and brake.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5