Braking distance is how far a vehicle travels:
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When pumping the brakes.
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While the driver is braking.
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Before the driver hits the brakes.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
Braking distance refers to the distance a vehicle travels after the brakes are applied. This encompasses the entire process from the moment you decide to brake until your vehicle comes to a complete stop. Perception time, reaction distance and braking distance are affected by weather conditions, visibility, and your mental and physical condition. Braking distance is also affected by how fast your vehicle is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the pavement condition.
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The average perception time for an alert driver is:At 80 MPH, the braking distance is __ times greater than at 20 MPH.At 35 mph, it takes about ____ feet to react and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.At 30 MPH, the average driver’s perception time accounts for __ feet traveled.At 55 mph, it takes about ____ feet to react and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.Vehicle stopping distance never depends on:The distance your vehicle will travel when you need to come to a stop is not affected by speed.Braking distance is:At 50 MPH, the impact and braking distance are __ times greater than at 25 MPH.At 50 MPH, the average driver’s reaction time accounts for __ feet traveled.
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