When a commercial driver doubles their speed, it will take about _____ times as much distance to stop.

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When a driver doubles their speed, it will take about four times as much stopping distance to bring the vehicle to a complete halt. It is also important to understand by doubling the speed drivers also increase the destructive power of the vehicle by about four times. This is why so many accidents involving large commercial vehicles result in serious injuries or death.

When a Commercial Driver Doubles Their Speed, It Will Take