How Long Does It Take to Stop a Car at Highway Speeds?
Highway stopping distance depends on speed, reaction time, road conditions, tires, and braking performance. Defensive habits create more room to react.
Build safer habits on every trip
Every road environment changes quickly. Focus on the space around your vehicle, look well ahead, and give yourself enough time to recognize hazards before they become emergencies.
Small decisions—reducing speed for conditions, leaving a safe following distance, and limiting distractions—add up to a safer drive for everyone on the road.
Put defensive driving into practice
Use these principles each time you drive. Stay alert, anticipate the unexpected, and make choices that keep a margin of safety between you and potential danger.
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