Safety margins

In good, dry conditions, what is the typical overall stopping distance at 50 mph?

53 metres
Correct
36 metres
73 metres
23 metres

Why?

According to the Typical Stopping Distances chart linked to rule 126 of The Highway Code, at 50 mph the overall stopping distance is about 53 metres: 15 metres thinking distance plus 38 metres braking distance.

Highway Code rule 126

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