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That depends on road conditions, tire conditions, and other factors.

A good rule of thumb, however, it to follow no closer than 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

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How many feet per second will a car travel at 50mph?

About 73.3 feet per second at 50 mph.


What would your stopping distance be if you are driving 30 miles per hour?

Most cars can stop from 60 mph in about 100 feet or so. If the relationship is linear then a car should stop from 30 mph in about 50 feet.


What is the thinking distance and braking distance of 20mph 30mph 40mph 50mph 50mph 60mph?

Thinking distance is the distance a vehicle travels while the driver reacts to a stimulus, typically calculated as a function of speed; for example, at 20 mph it's about 6 feet, at 30 mph it's around 9 feet, at 40 mph it's approximately 12 feet, at 50 mph it's about 15 feet, and at 60 mph it's roughly 18 feet. Braking distance, which is the distance required to stop once brakes are applied, increases significantly with speed; at 20 mph it's around 20 feet, at 30 mph it's about 45 feet, at 40 mph it's approximately 80 feet, at 50 mph it's about 125 feet, and at 60 mph it's roughly 180 feet. Together, thinking and braking distances contribute to the overall stopping distance, which increases with speed.


If you are going 25 miles an hour how many feet will it take you to stop?

Stopping Distance = about 56.25 feet.


How many seconds will it take for a car to stop if it is traveling at a speed of 40 miles per hour?

Stopping distances are measured in feet not in seconds. At 40 mph you're traveling 58.7 feet per second. The average driver reaction time is about 3/4 second which equates to 44 feet. After applying the brakes it will take approximately 82 feet to stop the vehicle. The total stopping distance for a car traveling 40 mph will be 126 feet when you include reaction time and actual stopping distance of the vehicle. If you divide 126' x 58.7' which is the distance traveled per second you get 2.14 seconds. This is assuming you're paying attention and have average reaction time while driving.

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What is the typical stopping distance for a car going 50mph?

175 feet. The Oregon Drivers Handbook calculates it at closer to 240 feet. (of course many factors can make it more or less distance.)


What is the thinking and stopping distance when travelling at 50mph in dry conditions?

50 Mph X 3.5 = 175 feet = 53.3 metressee http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/garage/stopmph.htm for explanation and various equations


How many feet per second will a car travel at 50mph?

About 73.3 feet per second at 50 mph.


At 50mph how far will you travel in the time it takes you to react to a road hazard?

55 feet


When you are driving at 50 mph you will need a stopping distance of?

The stopping distance when driving at 50 mph can vary based on factors such as road conditions and vehicle weight. As a rough estimate, the average stopping distance at 50 mph is around 175-225 feet. It is important to maintain a safe following distance and be prepared to brake gradually to avoid collisions.


About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?

110 feet


What is the stopping distance at 10 mph?

Stopping Distance = 15 feet


If you are traveling at 55 mph and need to come to a complete stop under perfect driving conditions appromiately how many feet will your car travel before stopping?

228ft


What would your stopping distance be if you are driving 30 miles per hour?

Most cars can stop from 60 mph in about 100 feet or so. If the relationship is linear then a car should stop from 30 mph in about 50 feet.


What is stopping distance for 45 mph?

Stopping Distance = about 146.25 feet.


How fast can a car go in 250 feet?

depending on the hp/weight and traction, street cars 35-50mph


Total stopping distance on dry pavement at the speed of 30 mph is about?

The total stopping distance for a car travelling at 30 mph on a dry surface is about 75 feet. However, you may wish to note that in most countries, driving a car on the pavement is illegal.