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What is the SSD of a driver/vehicle traveling at 40 mph along a 5% uphill? Assume general braking Select one: O a. 282 ft. O b. 163 ft. O c. 505 ft. O d. 326 ft.

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What is the SSD of a driver/vehicle traveling at 40 mph
along a 5% uphill? Assume general braking
Select one:
a. 282 ft.
O b.
163 ft.
O c. 505 ft.
O d. 326 ft.

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