{"id":11023,"date":"2026-08-30T00:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T23:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=11023"},"modified":"2026-08-30T22:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T21:30:12","slug":"5-reasons-why-slowing-down-is-a-good-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/5-reasons-why-slowing-down-is-a-good-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"National Slow Down Day: 5 Reasons to Reduce Your Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/speeding2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-11025\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/speeding2.jpg\" alt=\"speeding2\" width=\"850\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/speeding2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/speeding2-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>We have 5\u00a0reasons why slowing down is a good idea writes Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">National Slow Down Day takes place on Monday 31st of August. The nationwide road-safety initiative encourages motorists to reduce their speed and make safer choices behind the wheel.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five important reasons to slow down while driving.<\/p>\n<p>We have 5\u00a0reasons why slowing down is a good idea<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Save lives &#8211;<\/strong>The impact of speed on pedestrian safety is striking. At 60km\/h, half of those hit by a car will not survive. At 50km\/h, the odds improve, but still, three out of ten won&#8217;t make it. However, at 30km\/h, nine out of ten pedestrians will survive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Fuel<\/strong> \u2013Higher speeds not only burn rubber but also fuel. Driving at 110km\/h consumes up to 9% more fuel than cruising at 96km\/h, and a whopping 15% more than maintaining a steady 80km\/h pace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save on Maintenance<\/strong> &#8211; Slower speeds aren&#8217;t just safer for vulnerable road users; they&#8217;re also kinder to your vehicle. By easing off the accelerator, you can reduce wear and tear on your car, potentially saving on maintenance costs in the long run.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Stress<\/strong> \u2013 You can reduce stress levels and promote overall well-being by slowing down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Money<\/strong> \u2013 Staying within the speed limit isn&#8217;t just about obeying the law; it&#8217;s also about safeguarding your wallet. By avoiding speeding tickets, you can steer clear of unnecessary fines and keep your hard-earned money where it belongs \u2013 in your pocket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have 5\u00a0reasons why slowing down is a good idea writes Geraldine Herbert National Slow Down Day takes place on Monday 31st of August. The nationwide road-safety initiative encourages motorists to reduce their speed and make safer choices behind the wheel. 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