At 50 MPH, a vehicle will travel a minimum of ___ feet before the driver can bring it to a complete stop.
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55
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158
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100
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268
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Explanation
Total stopping distance includes perception, reaction, and braking distances. At 50 MPH, a vehicle will travel at least 268 feet - almost the length of a football field - before it comes to a complete stop.
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