Question 1161 · Truck theory test
What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 100 km/h on a dry road?
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Correct answer
70 metres.
Official explanation
The total minimum stopping distance of a vehicle depends on four things: perception time, reaction time, the vehicle's speed, and the vehicle's braking capability. The recommended minimum stopping distance of a car driving at 100 km/h under dry conditions is 70 metres.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Managing Speed
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