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How does speed affect stopping?

Updated: 9/22/2023
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The faster you are going the longer the stopping distance is.

The slower you are going the shorter the stopping distance is.

E.G.

Speed of a car Thinking distace Breaking distance Total stopping distance

mph meters meters meters

30 9 14 23

40 12 24 36

50 15 38 53

70 21 75 96

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