Safety margins
In good, dry conditions, what is the typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph?
- 53 metres
- 73 metres
- 96 metresCorrect
- 120 metres
Why?
The Typical Stopping Distances chart with rule 126 of The Highway Code shows about 96 metres at 70 mph — roughly 24 car lengths. This is your thinking distance (21 m) plus a very long braking distance (75 m).
Highway Code rule 126