G GTT New member Mar 27, 2009 #1 braking distance be increased? assuming all else is the same? Ignore the driver's reaction time.
S Steve Guest Mar 27, 2009 #2 Assuming the deceleration is the same value, x = V²/2a → x is proportional to the square of the velocity, so 75% more speed → 1.75² = 3.06 times the original distance.
Assuming the deceleration is the same value, x = V²/2a → x is proportional to the square of the velocity, so 75% more speed → 1.75² = 3.06 times the original distance.
