At 50 MPH, on dry pavement with good brakes, the average braking distance is about:
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359 feet.
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101 feet.
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66 feet.
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158 feet.
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Explanation
When traveling at 50 MPH on dry pavement with a vehicle equipped with good brakes, your braking distance is approximately 158 feet. This distance refers to how far a vehicle travels after the driver begins to brake under favorable weather conditions.
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