What should be the maximum speed (mph) of a car traveling on a leveled (zero grade) road surface if the available stopping sight distance is 400 ft? Assume 1.5 s of reaction time and braking friction coefficient of 0.35.

What should be the maximum speed (mph) of a car traveling on a leveled (zero grade) road surface if the available stopping sight distance is 400 ft? Assume 1.5 s of reaction time and braking friction coefficient of 0.35.

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