Latest / Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Speeding Myths and Real Road Safety | Bend News
New AAA study reveals drivers think speed limits are fine—but most still routinely exceed them by 10 mph, citing “keeping up with traffic” as the top reason. Speeding contributed to nearly 30% of traffic deaths last year, making this a deadly habit. Drivers justify speeding to pass slower cars, beat traffic, or simply because they’re used to it—or think limits are too low. While they support police presence and in-car warnings, they resist automatic speed control—especially if it’s in their own car. The takeaway? Safety isn’t about matching the flow—it’s about adapting to road conditions…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.