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Stopping Distances Part 2

The Municipal Posted on November 5, 2013 by Chris DalyAugust 2, 2023
On a rainy day with a wet road, total stopping distance can increase to as much as 510 feet for a vehicle traveling at 55 mph. That’s likely to be more distance than you have at your disposal. (Shutterstock photo)

In our last article we discussed the steps involved in bringing a speeding vehicle to a stop. This complex process includes the time and distance necessary to perceive and react to a hazard, followed by the time and distance necessary … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged distance, feet, fps, mph, time, vehicle

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