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At 55 mph, about how far does a fully loaded tractor-trailer need to stop, compared with about 240 feet for a car?

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At 55 mph, about how far does a fully loaded tractor-trailer need to stop, compared with about 240 feet for a car?

  • AAbout the same.
  • BAbout 300 feet.
  • More than 400 feet.

Why C is correct

A car at 55 mph stops in about 240 feet; a fully loaded tractor-trailer may need more than 400 feet.

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