SLOW DOWN
How many times have you left the house just a few minutes late thinking that you will be able to drive a little faster to make up the time difference? If one stops and thinks about it is driving above the speed limit really worth the risk just to save a few minutes of driving time?
Below is a table to show the additional driving time to drive at 45 mph versus 65 mph. You decide if it is really worth the risk to getting a speeding ticket or endangering your life and that of others who share the road with you.
| Distance |
Additional Driving Time |
| 1 mile |
26 seconds |
| 2 miles |
52 seconds |
| 3 miles |
1 minute 18 seconds |
| 4 miles |
1 minute 44 seconds |
| 5 miles |
2 minutes 10 seconds |
| 6 miles |
2 minutes 36 seconds |
| 7 miles |
3 minutes 2 seconds |
| 8 miles |
3 minutes 28 seconds |
| 9 miles |
3 minutes 54 seconds |
| 10 miles |
4 minutes 20 seconds |
Have a safe trip!
Information supplied by local police departments and printed in a community service column of the Sherburne County Citizen Newspaper.
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