When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:
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Is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.
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Is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.
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Equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
Reaction distance is how far your vehicle will continue to travel after you see a hazard until you physically hit the brakes. This distance varies depending on the weather conditions. On average, a driver has a reaction time of ¾ second to 1 second. At 50 MPH, this accounts for 55 feet traveled.
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