Question 3049 · Motorcycle theory test
What is the stopping distance of a vehicle travelling at 80 km/h on a good dry road?
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Correct answer
53 metres.
Official explanation
When travelling at 80 km/h in good dry conditions, stopping distance is approximately 53 metres. This is made up of 15 m reaction distance and 38 metres braking distance.
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