Does driving slower increase chance of collision?

These studies always found a U-curve: the slower or faster a car drives compared with most of the vehicles on that road, the more the risk of being involved in a crash increased.

Is driving too slowly against the law?

Although it’s far more common to be ticketed for speeding, it’s also possible to get a citation for driving too slowly. Generally, it’s illegal to drive so slowly that you blook or impede the normal flow of traffic.

What is the lowest you can drive on a highway?

Most state laws do not specify how far below the speed limit is legal. They leave that decision to the highway patrol officer, but a good rule of thumb is that it is illegal to drive at a speed so slow that you hold up the normal traffic flow. Going slow on a higher-speed freeway can increase the risk of a collision.

Is driving slow safer than you think?

While people often like to blame speedy drivers for their reckless driving, driving slow isn’t much safer than you think it is! According to a report published by the Daily Star, the number of people who are killed or seriously injured in road accidents has been steadily increasing since 2019, due to slow drivers.

How many accidents are caused by slow drivers?

In fact, figures published by the British Department of Transport reveal that slow drivers have been blamed for causing up to three serious accidents a week. Last year alone, 26 people were seriously hurt and two of them were even killed in crashes where police believed driving too slowly contributed to the crash.

Why are some people so slow on the road?

In many cases, “slowness” can be attributed to the person not paying attention to the road. i.e. They’re too busy talking on the phone or playing around with the dials on their radio.

What happens if a cop pulls you over for no reason?

Just because the cop pulls you over or gives you a ticket doesn’t mean the cop is in the right. Maybe the light was actually yellow when your car was in the intersection, or the nearest speed limit sign had been knocked over. Or the cop might suspect your car is stolen because you’re driving in an area with a high risk of theft.