The Consequences Of Speeding

When I first began to drive I never went over the speed limit, I was too afraid of being caught. I was terrified of breaking the law and of the consequences I could face for speeding. I knew that punishments were harsher for drivers under the age of 18 and I didn't want my license to be suspended. Sometimes I drove even under the speed limit because I was paranoid. I felt as if there was a police officer at the end of every hill, curve, or a long stretch of road just waiting to catch me speeding.
So what changed? I simply became too comfortable behind the wheel of a car. The longer I drove the less afraid I was of the consequences. I had seen so many speed and not get caught I felt as if I was invincible. I had stopped paying attention to
Speeding does not only affect the severity of accidents, it can also have negative effects on the car itself. Traveling at a higher speed causes the car to deteriorate quicker than it usually would. Speeding off at a stop light is worse on a car then gradually pulling off from the light. A higher amount of gas is also being used, as the speed, a car is traveling increases. According to Department for transport decreasing a car's speed from 70 mph to 50 mph can increase the fuel economy of a car by almost 25 percent. Speeding can also wear down brakes as it takes much more effort to slow down a car going 70 mph than one going only 50
Driving at a higher speed increases emissions from vehicles. The car accidents that are caused by speeding also have negative effects on the environment. The oil that is spilled from these cars can poison the wildlife and plant life in the area. The parts of cars that don't make into landfills also have a negative effect on the local environment, as they just sit on the side of the road deteriorating.
As I've looked at the downsides to speeding I don't know why anyone believes it is worth doing. The negative far outweighs the positive. Speeding can affect so many aspects of so many lives. There is no way to show speeding in a positive light. It causes death, injury, monetary loss, ultimately loss of time, and harms the environment.
I have now realized the decision I made to speed was not one I want to repeat. I now always follow the speed limit. I also drive according to the conditions of the road. I have learned that there is no reason to increase my speed just to get to a place on time. I would rather leave early, or be late to where I need to be. No appointment is worth the death of a human