If traveling at 80 Km/h, how many meters does it take for a vehicle to stop completely?

To determine how far a vehicle will travel before coming to a complete stop when traveling at a speed of 80 km/h, several factors come into play, including the vehicle's braking distance and reaction time.

At a speed of 80 km/h (which is approximately 22.2 meters per second), the time it takes for a driver to react to a hazard is typically around 1.5 seconds. During this time, the vehicle continues to move forward. After the driver applies the brakes, the vehicle will continue to travel for a distance based on the braking force and the vehicle's speed.

To find the stopping distance, you need to calculate both the distance covered during the reaction time and the braking distance. The total stopping distance can be approximated using the formula:

Total Stopping Distance = Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.

The reaction distance is calculated as speed (in m/s) multiplied by reaction time (in seconds). For a speed of 80 km/h, this translates to:

Reaction Distance = 22.2 m/s * 1.5 s = 33.3 meters.

The braking distance varies based on conditions like road surface, tire condition, and vehicle weight but can typically be estimated with a standard formula. For