Stopping distances on wet and dry roads
This is a text-based alternative to the How long it takes to stop (driving an average family car) infographic.
Stopping distances on a dry road
The following table shows the distance needed to stop on a dry road in an average family car.
Speed | Reaction distance | Braking distance | Total stopping distance |
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40km/h | 17m | 9m | 26m |
50km/h | 21m | 14m | 35m |
60km/h | 25m | 20m | 45m |
70km/h | 29m | 27m | 56m |
80km/h | 33m | 36m | 69m |
90km/h | 38m | 45m | 83m |
100km/h | 42m | 56m | 98m |
110km/h | 46m | 67m | 113m |
Stopping distances on a wet road
The following table shows the distance needed to stop on a wet road in an average family car.
Speed | Reaction distance | Braking distance | Total stopping distance |
---|---|---|---|
40km/h | 17m | 13m | 30m |
50km/h | 21m | 20m | 41m |
60km/h | 25m | 29m | 54m |
70km/h | 29m | 40m | 69m |
80km/h | 33m | 52m | 85m |
90km/h | 38m | 65m | 103m |
100km/h | 42m | 80m | 122m |
110km/h | 46m | 97m | 143m |