The stopping distance of an average passenger car traveling at 55 mph is approximately
Correct answer
- 387 feet.
- 164 feet.
- 240 feet.
Explanation
A truck takes longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed. The average passenger car traveling at 55 mph can stop in approximately 240 feet. However, a fully loaded tractor-trailer may take more than 400 feet to completely stop. (The length of a football field including the two end zones is 360 feet.) Bear this in mind when a truck is following you.
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