2.32 A driver is traveling at 52 mi/h on a wet road. An object is spotted on the road 415 ft ahead and the driver is able to come to a stop just before hitting the object. Assuming standard perception/reaction time and practical stopping distance, determine the grade of the road.

2.32 A driver is traveling at 52 mi/h on a wet road. An object is spotted on the road 415 ft ahead and the driver is able to come to a stop just before hitting the object. Assuming standard perception/reaction time and practical stopping distance, determine the grade of the road.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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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 25P

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2.32 A driver is traveling at 52 mi/h on a wet road. An
object is spotted on the road 415 ft ahead and the driver
is able to come to a stop just before hitting the object.
Assuming standard perception/reaction time and
practical stopping distance, determine the grade of the
road.

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