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What is the braking distance of a car traveling 40 mph in rain?
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Not enough information in your question. It will depend on multiple factors, like vehicle weight, vehicle condition, tire condition, road surfacing and type of road surfacing, driver reaction speed.
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What is the braking distance of a car traveling 40 mph?
On average it is in the low 80ft range. Depends on the vehicle, yr/make/model.
How long does it take a car traveling 40 mph to come to a complete stop?
For a car with good brakes and a length of 4m, a dry road with a driver with average reaction time it will take approximately 36m/118 feet/nine car lengths for it to stop. This can be divided up into two sections the thinking distance/reaction distance of 12m and a braking distance of 24m. Like the previous answer stated the braking distance can be changed depending on the road surface type and weather conditions or if the car is fitted with an Anti-lock Braking System Thinking distance can be increased by drinking alcohol or taking some types of drugs.
Why is the braking distance longer when the car is travelling at a higher speed?
Inertia.
What is braking distance composed of?
Braking distance is usually measured by how fast you can stop at 60mph, 60-0, the make of a car is the factor of the stopping distance, each car varies. Your car can have disc brakes or drum brakes or both. Disc brakes are more effective than drum brakes. But braking distance is usually showed by how many feet it takes to stop from 60mph
If traveling 60 mph how many feet would it take you to stop?
On dry pavement in the average car it will take 60 ft of thinking about it, & 180 ft of braking for a total of 240 ft. Double the braking distance on wet pavement for a total of 420 ft. On snow it is anyone's guess.
What things can affect braking distance?
Things that affect braking distance consist of the following factors: * speed at which you're travelling * weight of the car * road conditions * braking efficiency * friction between the road surface and your tires Things that affect braking distance consist of the following factors: * speed at which you're travelling * weight of the car * road conditions * braking efficiency * friction between the road surface and your tires
What is an example of a car traveling eastward and it acceleration be westward?
If it is braking while travelling eastward it is accelerating westward
What does your total stopping distance includes?
Total stopping distance includes both reaction distance (the distance traveled while perceiving a hazard and reacting to it) and braking distance (the distance traveled once braking has been initiated). It is the sum of these two distances and is the distance required for a vehicle to come to a complete stop.
A study was done to find if the different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car what is the independent variable?
The type of tread is the independent variable and the braking distance is the dependent variable.
What is this car's reaction distance if a car is traveling at 40 mph?
44feet
Does a car traveling the logest time always travels the gratest distance?
Not necessarily. The distance a car travels is determined by its speed and the time it spends traveling. If a car is traveling at a slower speed but for a longer period of time, it may not cover as much distance as a car traveling at a faster speed but for a shorter period of time. So, the longest time does not always correspond to the greatest distance traveled.
Braking distance between a motorcycle and car?
Ultimate braking distance is similar for a car and motorcycle, but it requires a lot of skill to do it on a motorcycle. Comparing an average motorcycle to an average car driver, the car will stop faster. (whoever said that braking on a motorbike is an idiot i have a motor bike and am very good on it and ever since i got my bike i have been able to break its simple!!! just like on a normal bike)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
