Safety margins
In good, dry conditions, what is the typical overall stopping distance at 60 mph?
- 53 metres
- 96 metres
- 36 metres
- 73 metresCorrect
Why?
The Typical Stopping Distances chart with rule 126 of The Highway Code gives about 73 metres at 60 mph: 18 metres thinking distance plus 55 metres braking distance. Small rises in speed add a lot to the braking part.
Highway Code rule 126