The average driver has a reaction time of:
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9 to 10 seconds.
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3 to 4 seconds.
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0.75 to 1 second.
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0.2 to 0.3 seconds.
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Explanation
The average driver has a reaction time of ¾ second to 1 second. Traveling at 50 MPH, it would take a driver 55 feet to start braking. Reaction time is the distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a hazard and the time you apply the brakes.
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