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Each year, approximately 40,000 people lose their lives on our national roadway system, with many accidents caused by vehicles losing traction due to weather conditions or sharp maneuvers. High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) is a proven safety solution that enhances skid resistance and traction in critical areas like curves, steep grades, and intersections. This treatment plays a crucial role in reducing run-off-road accidents, particularly in wet or icy conditions.
At Traffic Calming USA, we are proud to have installed over 5 million square feet of HFST over the past 20 years, resulting in a significant reduction in accidents and the saving of countless lives. Let us help you make your roadways safer and more reliable with our innovative HFST solutions!
HFST enhances traction on horizontal curves, reducing the likelihood of skidding and departures.
Horizontal curves are among the most challenging areas for drivers, especially at high speeds or in wet conditions. HFST significantly enhances surface friction, providing better vehicle control and stability. By increasing traction, HFST reduces the risk of skidding, lane departures, and loss of control, which are common causes of accidents on curves. This proven solution ensures safer navigation through curves, even in adverse weather, helping drivers maintain their intended path.
HFST reduces stopping distance and skidding on ramps where vehicles decelerate rapidly.
Highway ramps require precise vehicle control due to their sharp curves, elevation changes, and frequent speed adjustments. HFST provides exceptional traction on these ramps, reducing the risk of skidding, sliding, or overshooting—especially during deceleration or acceleration. By improving surface grip, HFST helps drivers navigate ramps safely, even in adverse weather conditions, where loss of control is more likely. This proven treatment enhances vehicle stability, minimizes accidents, and ensures smoother transitions between highways and ramps.
HFST improves safety for pedestrians and vehicles near crosswalks and stop lines.
Crosswalk approaches are high-risk areas where vehicles must stop quickly to yield to pedestrians. HFST significantly improves surface friction, reducing braking distances and helping drivers maintain control as they approach crosswalks. This added traction is especially critical during wet or slippery conditions, where stopping distances can otherwise increase. By enhancing safety for both drivers and pedestrians, HFST minimizes the risk of accidents and ensures vehicles can stop promptly, keeping crosswalks safe for everyone.
HFST ensures safety on steep roads, reducing skidding, especially in wet or icy conditions.
Steep grades, whether uphill or downhill, present unique challenges for drivers, especially in maintaining traction and controlling speed. HFST enhances surface friction on steep inclines and declines, reducing the risk of skidding, sliding, and brake loss during deceleration. On downhill slopes, HFST helps vehicles stop safely even under heavy braking, while on uphill climbs, it prevents wheel spin and loss of control. By providing superior grip in both dry and wet conditions, HFST ensures safer navigation on steep grades, improving driver confidence and road safety.
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