In good conditions, what’s the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?

A: 53 metres (175 feet)

B: 60 metres (197 feet)

C: 73 metres (240 feet)

D: 96 metres (315 feet)

Note that this is the typical stopping distance. It will take at least this distance to think, brake and stop in good conditions. In poor conditions, it will take much longer.

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