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In the Highway Code’s illustrative typical car-stopping-distance chart, what total distance is shown at 50 mph in good conditions?

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At least 23 metres (75 feet)

At least 36 metres (118 feet)

At least 53 metres (175 feet)

At least 73 metres (240 feet)

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At least 53 metres (175 feet)This was the right answer

The illustrative chart shows 53 metres at 50 mph. It is not a guaranteed stopping distance or a universal following gap for a lorry or coach. Leave enough space for the actual vehicle, speed, reaction and conditions; large vehicles need a greater margin.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · The stopping-distance and two-second examples do not guarantee enough space for every lorry or coach; the corrected numerical question refers to the Code’s illustrative chart.

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