13.3 - Stopping Sight Distance
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Practice Questions
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Define Stopping Sight Distance.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition related to stopping.
What does lag distance represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the time it takes before action is taken.
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What is the formula for calculating Stopping Sight Distance?
💡 Hint: Remember the components of the distance involved.
True or False: Higher speeds require longer stopping sight distances.
💡 Hint: Consider the energy related to speed.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the SSD for a vehicle traveling at 90 km/h with a braking efficiency of 40% on a flat road.
💡 Hint: Focus on converting the speed before applying the formula.
A vehicle is on a 5% downhill gradient at 70 km/h. Determine the SSD required factoring in the increased distance due to gravity.
💡 Hint: Use the effects of gravity in your calculations.
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