Speed limit
The other day, I was in a car driven by a young colleague.
She was keen to show her driving skills to us and was driving well. At some
point of time, I felt she was going a bit fast or above the limit. Not to
discourage her, we started talking about the road safety issues, particularly
speeding.
She was too fast to understand the point of view and said to
us, “I am driving through this road every day. I know where the cameras are
placed and where to reduce the speed. Do not worry.”
Do we get to read the mind of the other drivers on the road
at the same time with us! Do we get to know in advance, if they do a dangerous
fast move cutting across our pathway? Will it be possible to control the
vehicle at that point if we too are speeding? No, will be my answer at all
times. Road safety is of utmost importance, particularly caution towards
speeding. After a particular speed, it would be impossible to control the
vehicle, how much ever skilled one is. It is, therefore, advisable to stay
within the speed limit and adhere to the road safety instructions set by the
authorities.
Let safety for you, for me and for all, be remembered and
reminded whenever we are on the road.
Ramesh Menon
Gulf Today - Short Take Dt 14 February 2015
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