Road rules / ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ speed

A typical alert driver's reaction time before the brakes even start to work is about:

โœ“ ANSWER

1.5 seconds

Most drivers take about 1.5 seconds to perceive a hazard and begin braking โ€” longer if tired or distracted.

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  1. โœ“1.5 seconds
  2. โœ—0.1 seconds
  3. โœ—5 seconds
  4. โœ—10 seconds

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