
08/15/2025
A Little Extra High Speed Makes a Big Difference, It Can Take You Away From Your Loved Ones
Suppose someone is driving only 25 miles per hour and crashes into a utility pole. It might not kill the driver, but the entire front end of the car would surely look bad because even at that speed, the forces generated by the average 4,000-pound vehicle are pretty fierce.
Now suppose the driver is driving 35 miles per hour. The damage wouldn't be 40% more, it would be almost twice as bad. That's because the force of a collision can increase too much with speed. At 50 miles per hour the forces are four times as violent, and at 75 they are NINE TIMES as strong as at 25.
In short, obey the speed limit, adjust the speed for bad weather and traffic, always be alert and leave enough space between the vehicles around.
Don't forget that Dr. Siegfried is an expert on car accidents. Any questions or to make an appointment call 503-472-6550 . It can be useful to know what to do in these situations. We are located at 301 NE Dunn Place McMinnville OR 97128.