2. A vehicle (SUV) is to overtake a bus as it enters an acceleration lane. The speed of the SUV is 80 kph initially. The bus is at the same speed as the SUV. Given the perception reaction time as 2.70 seconds and the average acceleration of the vehicle is 2.55 m/s², solve the following: a. The distance (in ft) traversed during the perception and reaction time and during the initial acceleration to the point of encroachment on the left lane.

2. A vehicle (SUV) is to overtake a bus as it enters an acceleration lane. The speed of the SUV is 80 kph initially. The bus is at the same speed as the SUV. Given the perception reaction time as 2.70 seconds and the average acceleration of the vehicle is 2.55 m/s², solve the following: a. The distance (in ft) traversed during the perception and reaction time and during the initial acceleration to the point of encroachment on the left lane.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter3: Characteristics Of The Driver, The Pedestrian, The Bicyclist, The Vehicle, and The Road

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11P

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