When traveling 55 mph how many feet do you need to stop?

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Depends on the type of vehicle you are driving, road conditions, driver reaction time, etc. The average car will take 121 feet to stop after the brakes are applied. Factor in reaction time and the car will travel 265 feet before it stops.

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