Total stopping distance is:
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The sum of perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance.
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How far a vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while the driver is braking.
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The sum of reaction distance and braking distance, minus perception distance.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
Total stopping distance is the sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance, and it indicates the minimum distance a vehicle will travel before coming to a complete stop.
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