Practice question

What should an instructor teach about stopping distance at different speeds?

  1. Stopping distance is the same at all speeds
  2. Stopping distance increases proportionally with speed
  3. Stopping distance increases exponentially with speed — doubling speed roughly quadruples braking distance
  4. Speed has no effect on stopping distance

Answer: C — Stopping distance increases exponentially with speed — doubling speed roughly quadruples braking distance

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