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Do Trucks take longer to stop than passenger cars?
Trucks take longer to stop than passenger cars.
Do large trucks take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed?
Yes. Because the truck is heavier.
Do vehicles with anti lock brakes take longer to stop?
Depends upon conditions. Studies show that Most cars with ABS stop faster on wet and even dry pavement. However ABS cars take longer to stop on ice, snow, and gravel. Personally I really like them in rain, and CANNOT STAND THEM on snow/gravel.
Does stopping on slippery surfaces require longer stopping distances?
I slippery surface means that there would be less friction, which is what helps cars come to a stop (brake). So the less friction there is the longer it will take to stop
Why does it take longer for cars to stop on pavement covered in ice then pavement that is dry?
WHY!It is because the ice makes the friction between the tires and the pavementgreater.
Does the weight of the car affect the speed of the car?
Yes...a heavy car will accelerate slower, take longer to stop and ultimately have a lower top speed then if it were lighter. The first two are correct but the last is wrong. The simple fact that the car IS heavier means there will be more kinetic energy achieved over a longer time to very fast top speed usually occur in heavier equipped cars with the correct type of engine. The fastest cars (the speed record holders) start slowly but gain very fast speed weigh in and more than 15,000 lbs. That is 3 to 5 times heavier than the typical car.
How much longer does it take to stop in the rain?
It can take up to three times longer to stop a vehicle in wet conditions.
How much longer does a truck take to stop in the rain?
25%
Will a vehicle with worn brakes take longer to stop?
yes
How long does it take for cars to stop in a crash?
If the car hit a solid wall, it would stop in a small fraction of a second.
Does speeding have an effect on braking distance?
Yes, the faster you are moving the longer it will take to stop.
How long does it take for a train to come to a complete stop?
Depending upon the number of cars and load being transported, a train can take up to 150 seconds to stop.
