A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 MPH could take up to ______ to come to a complete stop.
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500 feet
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750 feet
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400 feet
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125 feet
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Explanation
Large trucks require more time to come to a complete stop than a smaller vehicle. Trucks are heavier and have more mass, so they need more distance to stop. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 MPH can take up to 400 feet to come to a complete stop.
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