Does Speeding Really Save You Time?

We’ve all been overtaken by speed demons or put the pedal to the metal a little too hard once in a while. But does speeding really save time? Is it worth wasting gas just to get somewhere faster?

Think of it this way:

At 120 km/h, a vehicle uses about 20 per cent more fuel than at 100 km/h. On a 25-km trip, this spike in speed and fuel consumption would cut just two minutes from your travel time. For example, if it takes 10 dollars’ worth of fuel to drive a certain distance at 100 km/h, it would cost 12 dollars to travel that same distance at 120 km/h.

That’s like throwing a Toonie out the window every 100 km.

Safety is also a factor considering that high-speed driving is more dangerous because people behind the wheel have less time to respond to hazardous situations.

When it comes to fuel-efficient driving, avoiding high speeds is the most fuel-efficient and cost-efficient way to drive. Not to mention that it will help keep our roads safe, protect the Earth from excessive greenhouse gas emissions and put money back in your pocket.

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