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Stopping sight distance is one of several types of sight distance used in road design. It is a near worst-case distance a vehicle driver needs to be able to see in order to have room to stop before colliding with something in the roadway, such as a pedestrian in a crosswalk, a stopped vehicle, or road debris .
Braking distance refers to the distance a vehicle will travel from the point when its brakes are fully applied to when it comes to a complete stop. It is primarily affected by the original speed of the vehicle and the coefficient of friction between the tires and the road surface, [Note 1] and negligibly by the tires' rolling resistance and vehicle's air drag.
Stopping sight distance is the distance traveled during perception-reaction time (while the vehicle driver perceives a situation requiring a stop, realizes that stopping is necessary, and applies the brake), and maneuver time (while the driver decelerates and comes to a stop).
United States motor vehicle deaths per year. In the US, for safety it is recommended that 3-4 seconds of following distance is maintained. [7] Extra time should be added for wet, rainy, slippery, foggy or other weather situations accordingly. [8]
The two-second rule is a rule of thumb by which a driver may maintain a safe trailing distance at any speed. [1] [2] The rule is that a driver should ideally stay at least two seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front of his or her vehicle. It is intended for automobiles, although its general principle applies to other types of vehicles.
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An example of headway on a railway system with multiple block section. Train B can only enter a section with a green or yellow "aspect" (light), and must reduce speed when passing a yellow signal to the point where they can stop within the sighting distance. Train movements in most rail systems are tightly controlled by railway signalling ...
Customers who purchased Deep River brand potato chips labeled “Non-GMO Ingredients” may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement.. Old Lyme Gourmet Co., the company behind ...