Automobile Accidents | InjuryBoard Sarasota

Speeding is a factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At 70 mph, a driver is traveling at 102 feet per second. At 80 mph, the rate increases to 117 feet per second. Given that the average reaction time is about three seconds, that means a car going 70 mph will travel about 305 feet -- the length of a football field...

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Those of us who live or work in the Sarasota area know the dangers of driving in the early morning fog and mist. This is the time of year when morning commuters face a rising sun and early morning fog. Caution is the key when driving in these situations-especially when traffic is heavy.

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