If you double your speed when driving, how much does your braking distance increase ?

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Why are there braille keypads on the atm at drive thru banks?

Off the top of my head I believe it's 4 times greater.

Do you think that people 60 and over should re-take their driving tests???

edit: yep it is.

Can I drive semi-trailer while taking meds for add?

20 mph = 6 m
40 mph = 24 m

Anyone drive or ride in a car with automatic seat belts and not use the lap part of the belt?

30 mph = 14 m
60 mph = 55 m

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Is that possible to check if u r full stop or half stop from outside your car?

depends on the speed

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What are my rights when the accident was not my fault in wi?

If you mean as per the Highway Code information, you can check that out easily. On the other hand, much really depends on how alert is the driver, weather conditions, quality of the brakes, the type of car etc etc. As Disraeli has often been quoted, there are lies, damned lies and statistics.

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How can we keep cab drivers safe from robbery and violence?

Check your high way code .

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How dose the radar work ?

if we all kept the correct distance from the car in front ..there would be less rear enders..only a fool brakes the 2 second rule.

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Is it ok to turn left at a red light on a one way street?

All answers so far are based on theory.
Black and White Answers.
All very true and accurate based on statistical information provided the the masses.
However, then are too many variables that can affect the result.
Consider any of the following to affect the result:

Have you ever..?

Tiredness
Weather (Rain, wind, snow etc)
Vehicle tyre pressures
Vehicle braking system (all cars are different)
Personal Reaction time.

Can I be arrested for drink driving a motorcycle indoors?

therefore in answer to your question,
Speed is relevant, then all of the above come into play.
Circumstances prevail.....

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Can u have a hand gun in ur car but its 3 steps wit out a concealed weapon license?

Typical Stopping Distances:
http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/09.htm#105...

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How do i get more safety?

Take it as a simple rule , if your speed is 20 k/h you need 2 meters distance, if 40 you need 4meters and so on.

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I've just come off my motorbike does anyone know the number for an ambulance?

as my wise old driving instuctor said
ONE VECHILE LENGTH FOR EVERY TEN MPH AND YOU WONT GO FAR WRONG
if 15 ft motor at 20mph =30ft
at 40 mph=60ft
at70mph=105ft
I think its better than the 2sec rule

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Could you take driving lessons at the age of 16?

4 times. Damn physics.

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