What are typical car stopping distances
Typical car stopping distances and van stopping distances are shown below however please recognise this is only a guide and the car stopping distances will vary as per the variances above. We have shown typical stopping distances in both imperial and metric measurements as well (i.e. mph and km/h, metres and feet).
The car stopping distances and van stopping distances are broken down into thinking time and actual stopping time once braking has commenced from the travelling speed shown below. The average car length is estimated at 4 metres (13 feet)
20 mph (32km/h) - 6 metres thinking and 6 metres actual braking distance
= 12 metres (40 feet) in total or three car lengths.
30 mph (48km/h) - 9 metres thinking and 14 metres actual braking distance
= 23 metres (75 feet) in total or six car lengths.
40 mph (64km/h) - 12 metres thinking and 24 metres actual braking distance
= 36 metres (118 feet) in total or nine car lengths.
50 mph (80km/h) - 15 metres thinking and 38 metres actual braking distance
= 53 metres (175 feet) in total or thirteen car lengths.
60 mph (96km/h) - 18 metres thinking and 55 metres actual braking distance
= 73 metres (240 feet) in total or eighteen car lengths.
70 mph (112km/h) - 21 metres thinking and 75 metres actual braking distance
= 96 metres (315 feet) in total or twenty-four car lengths.
It is important to think ahead when trying to stop your vehicle as depending on your speed, you may find that car stopping distances are longer than you think.
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