Quote:
Originally Posted by Simnut
Pay careful attention to the example:
"Consider this example: a pedestrian walks out in front of a car. If the car is traveling at just 30 mph, and the driver brakes when the pedestrian is 45 feet away, there will be enough space in which to stop without hitting the pedestrian. Increase the vehicle speed by just 5 mph and the situation changes dramatically. At 35 mph, with the pedestrian 45 feet away and the driver braking at the same point, the car will be traveling at 18 mph when it hits the pedestrian. An impact at 18 mph can seriously injure or even kill the pedestrian."
That is why speed limits are what they are............
|
You can't change where the pedestrian might step out. Move the pedestrian closer to the car by 15 feet and he's getting hit. 30mph or not.
Crack down on tailgaters and aggressive drivers on the Malahat and you'll cut your injury rate in half. I don't know why you safety guys don't get it.