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Speeding Is Normalized But Dangerous | Texas News
Drivers think speeding just 10 mph over the limit is harmless—and matching traffic flow is safer than obeying signs. AAA Texas calls this dangerous normalization, warning that even small speed increases drastically slow reaction times and worsen crashes. Three in ten drivers believe no one actually follows the speed limit, and nearly half think keeping up with traffic is safer. This mindset fuels risky behavior: in Texas alone, unsafe speeds caused over 24,000 crashes, including 500 fatalities and 1,400 serious injuries. Nationally, speeding is behind 30% of traffic deaths. People speed to…
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