If a commercial truck travels at 72 km/h (20 m/s), driver reaction time is 1.0 second, pneumatic brake lag is 0.4 seconds, and actual braking distance is 36 metres, what is the total stopping distance?
Answer: A — 64 metres (Reaction distance 20m + Brake lag distance 8m + Braking distance 36m = 64m)
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