What is the meaning of 'total stopping distance'?
The distance your vehicle travels after you apply the brakes
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The combined distance of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance
The minimum distance required between vehicles on a highway
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The distance your vehicle travels before you see a hazard
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Total stopping distance is the sum of three components: perception distance (time to see the hazard), reaction distance (time to move your foot to the brake), and braking distance (distance to stop after braking). At 60 mph, total stopping distance can exceed 300 feet.
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