Speed in physics is defined as the distance traveled per unit of time. It is a quantity that helps us assess how fast a body is while in motion.
What is Speed
Speed has also been qualified to mean different things.
We have:
- High: Fast acceleration
- Low: Slow acceleration
- Over Speeding: Acceleration beyond the speed limit
All the above tend to add more explanation.
Now let us come to my area of concern – The concept of overspeeding.
What is Overspeeding
What is over-speeding – A vehicle is said to be over-speeding when the speed is beyond the stipulated limit.
An incident occurred on my site:
One of our vehicles got involved in an accident. When we arrived at the scene of the incident, the passer-by complained that the driver was overspeeding.
We then called the driver and asked – were you over-speeding?
This was his response:
How can I overspeed when this vehicle is locked at 60km/hr?
Now, does it mean that anytime we accelerate at 60km/hr or less we are not overspeeding?
How Do I Know Am Over-speeding?
Here is where this understanding comes in:
Two things determine if you are speeding or not:
- Driving beyond the stipulated speed limit within a specific area.
- Forcing to move faster on an uneven road which requires slow and steady movement – This is mainly applicable in village roads where there are no speed limits, or where the state of the road does not permit fast driving.
This means that even 30km/hr may be overspeeding in some areas while 80km/hr is not overspeeding in other areas.
Sometimes, you may not have to drive to the speed limit stipulated because of changes in the road condition. These changes may be caused by early morning traffic, a busy school area, or an accident scene.
By this, you will agree with me that speed is not a static process, it is dynamic and keeps changing.
Overspeeding is a traffic violation, so to avoid being a defaulter, you need to obey the road.
Move when the road and road rules permit, and when the road tells you it’s time to slow down, you must do just that.
It is quite unfortunate that some road users do not understand road signs. These signs are what could help you manage your speed.
I have written an article on 21 important road signs you should know – Read it up
OBEY THE ROAD TODAY AND AVOID OVERSPEEDING BECAUSE IT KILLS
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