What is the stopping distance of an average freight train traveling at 30 MPH?
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About 200 feet.
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About 100 feet.
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More than half a mile.
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Less than 50 feet.
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Explanation
Trains often appear to be traveling slower than they actually are, and they cannot stop quickly. A freight train traveling at 30 MPH will have a stopping distance of over half a mile. Never cross in front of an oncoming train, and never try to 'beat the train.
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