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No, they have different meanings.
Following distance is the safe distance to follow behind a moving motor vehicle.
Stopping distance is the combination of the drivers reaction time to apply the brakes and the time the vehicle takes to come to a halt.
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What is the equal distance if you travel 45 miles stopping 9 times?
You're stopping every 5 miles, on the average.
Stopping distance at 30 mph?
23 meters on a dry pavement.
What happens to the stopping distance of cars as tires get old and worn?
The distance needs to be further apart from the car in front
What is a 3 second following distance necessary?
*your question doesn't really make sense... but if you mean what does the following distance when driving means... it is 2 seconds (at least) behind the car you are following. when the car in front of you passes a post etc count and see if it takes you at least 2 seconds to pass the same object at the same point of your car... hope that helps :)
What would your stopping distance be if you travel 30 miles per hour?
Depends what car it is.
Does friction affect stopping distance?
Yes, friction affects stopping distance. The greater the friction the lower the stopping distance; the lower the friction the greater the stopping distance.
What is the distance your vehicle travels while stopping?
The distance your vehicle travels while stopping depends on various factors such as your speed, road conditions, and reaction time. On average, a car traveling at 60 mph can take anywhere from 100-130 feet to come to a complete stop.
What is the Stopping distance at 30 mph?
Stopping distance at 30mph = 23m
What is the stopping distance at 10 mph?
Stopping Distance = 15 feet
What should you do to aviod car accidents?
Pay attention, allow enough stopping distance when following another vehicle.
Perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance is called?
Stopping Sight Distance
What is stopping distance for 45 mph?
Stopping Distance = about 146.25 feet.
What happens to the stopping distance as a car moves faster?
The stopping distance of a car increases.
How the steepness of a slope affects stopping distance?
The steeper the slope, the longer the stopping distance is.
Which vehicle requires a longer stopping distance?
Trains require a long stopping distance.
What happens to the stopping distance when the car speed increases?
Stopping distance also increases.
Stopping distance at 40 mph?
Stopping distance at 40mph = 36m
