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A typical stopping distance for a car traveling at 55 mph is

Correct answer

  • 320 ? 350 feet.
  • 190 ? 200 feet.
  • 400 feet.

Explanation

A car traveling 55 mph can typically stop in about 130 ? 140 feet, which is almost half the length of a football playing field (i.e., without the two end zones).

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