Tailgating the general public at high speeds

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Wild Murphy, Sep 10, 2014.

  1. Bikerboy

    Bikerboy Light Load Member

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    What if hes only a foot off their bumper, wouldn't be much of a bang if car jams on brakes, just starting pushing
     
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    I will second opinion all of the above.
     
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    peterd Medium Load Member

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    Most of our trucks at Bison have the Bendix in the Cascadias or Volvos own system similar to the Vorad on our Volvos
     
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    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    It takes a car 316 ft at 65 mph to stop, a truck at 65, 525 ft.

    http://www.udot.utah.gov/trucksmart/stopping-distances.php