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At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs _________ to pass.

Correct answer

  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds
  • 14 seconds

Explanation

At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs about 10 seconds to pass. That means a driver needs a 10-second opening in oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.

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