At 50 MPH, the average driver’s reaction time accounts for __ feet traveled.
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55
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25
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90
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20
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Explanation
Reaction time refers to how long it takes drivers to hit the brakes after seeing a hazard. The average driver has a reaction time of ¾ to 1 second. At a speed of 50 MPH, this accounts for approximately 55 feet traveled.
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