Commercial Driver's License

Category - Standard Driving

In terms of stopping distance, the average driver has a reaction time of:
  1. ½ second
  2. ¾ second
  3. 1 second
  4. 2 seconds
Explanation
Answer: B - In terms of stopping distance, the average driver has a reaction time of about ¾ second. This is the amount of time for the brain to send a message to the foot to apply the brakes. During this time, a vehicle going 55 mph will travel about 60 feet.
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