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Old 09-11-2012, 08:22 PM
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Unless my math is wrong, 85 mph equals about 125 feet per second. Normal reaction time to recognize a hazard and move from the accelerator to the brake pedal is .75 seconds. During that time, you've traveled 94 feet.

Keep a sharp eye out and anticipate problems, guys.
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