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If you're driving 65 mph and you suddenly need to stop, how many feet will you travel before the car comes to a stop

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The stopping distance depends on many parameters. First and foremost is: Weight of car, type of tyres, type of road, weather.... we take the average of popular values.Dry asphaltRegular summer tiresPassenger car (e.g. sedan)There is ABSThe stopping distance will be approximately 180 feet
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