Top Gear, top Speed - speeding causes road accidents

Speeding is a major cause of rotad accidents in the UK today and this is why there has been a crack down on speeding and a steady increase in speed cameras in both urban areas and on motor ways.

It has been argued that motor review shows such as Top Gear encourage speeding on the roads. With viewing figures of around 5 million every week it is likely that Top Gear has a substantial influence on British motorists and subsequently driving accidents. Top Gear review all sorts of cars from Skodas and Smart Cars to the Bugatti Veyron and Porsche 911 but it seems that they focus on cars which have the most horse power and the quickest climb from 0-60.

Road safety experts feel that the show is highly irresponsible and have called for the BBC to review Top Gear’s contribution to Public Service Broadcasting. The show is seen to glamourise speed and urge viewers to break speed limits with celebrities endorsing these practices. A regular feature entitled ‘Star in a reasonably priced car’ sees the rich and famous racing around a track in order to achieve a high place on the leader board. Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear’s presenter, has also made his own nonchalance for speed limits blatant on the show. It seems that driving is viewed as a game and the roads as a playground. It is believed that this attitude encourages reckless driving and increases the chances of accidents on the road and serious personal injuries.

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