Behavioral Safety Program initiative Speed Management.pptx

Behavioral Safety Program initiative

1. What is Speed Management? Speed management is an approach to address speeding and speed related concerns to lower the likelihood of severe injuries or fatalities . OR Operating at the appropriate speed – keeping in mind the following: 1. Road Surface Condition 2. Visibility on the Road 3. Adverse Weather Condition (Rain, Snow, Fog, Sand Storm etc ) 4. Traffic Speed and Flow on the Road 5. Perception (Thinking) Distance 5 . Reaction Distance for Braking 6 . Braking Distance 4. Perception Distance Speed is not The Problem , Bad Drivers are, Good Drivers Manage the Speed

2. The Faster You Go - The Longer it Takes to Stop The faster you go, the more :  T ime you need to react and avoid a crash  S topping distance is needed   S evere the impact of a crash  C hance of death or serious injury. 

3. Impact of Collision Speed Vs Fatalities to Pedestrians Severity of Injury is directly proportional to the Speed of Collision – Speed Management Matters