Actual Overtaking Distance Calculator

✖Overtaking Space is the minimum distance required for a vehicle to overtake another vehicle safely without colliding with oncoming traffic.ⓘ Overtaking Space [s]			+10% -10%
✖Vehicle Speed is the rate at which a vehicle travels and is used to calculate the distance a vehicle can travel before stopping.ⓘ Vehicle Speed [V_speed]			+10% -10%
✖Overtaking Acceleration Sight Distance is the minimum distance required for a vehicle to overtake another vehicle safely without colliding.ⓘ Overtaking Acceleration [a_overtaking]			+10% -10%

✖Distance of Actual Overtaking is the maximum distance at which an overtaking vehicle can safely pass another vehicle without colliding.ⓘ Actual Overtaking Distance [d₂]

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Actual Overtaking Distance Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Distance of Actual Overtaking = 2*Overtaking Space+Vehicle Speed*sqrt((4*Overtaking Space)/Overtaking Acceleration)
d₂ = 2*s+V_speed*sqrt((4*s)/a_overtaking)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

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Distance of Actual Overtaking - (Measured in Meter) - Distance of Actual Overtaking is the maximum distance at which an overtaking vehicle can safely pass another vehicle without colliding.
Overtaking Space - (Measured in Meter) - Overtaking Space is the minimum distance required for a vehicle to overtake another vehicle safely without colliding with oncoming traffic.
Vehicle Speed - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Vehicle Speed is the rate at which a vehicle travels and is used to calculate the distance a vehicle can travel before stopping.
Overtaking Acceleration - (Measured in Meter per Square Second) - Overtaking Acceleration Sight Distance is the minimum distance required for a vehicle to overtake another vehicle safely without colliding.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Overtaking Space: 27 Meter --> 27 Meter No Conversion Required
Vehicle Speed: 6.88 Meter per Second --> 6.88 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Overtaking Acceleration: 2.800532 Meter per Square Second --> 2.800532 Meter per Square Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

d₂ = 2*s+V_speed*sqrt((4*s)/a_overtaking) --> 2*27+6.88*sqrt((4*27)/2.800532)

Evaluating ... ...

d₂ = 96.7248007711827

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

96.7248007711827 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

96.7248007711827 ≈ 96.7248 Meter <-- Distance of Actual Overtaking

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Actual Overtaking Distance

LaTeX Go Distance of Actual Overtaking = 2*Overtaking Space+Vehicle Speed*sqrt((4*Overtaking Space)/Overtaking Acceleration)

Distance Traveled by On-Coming Vehicle

LaTeX Go Distance Traveled by On-Coming Vehicle = Vehicle Speed*Actual Overtaking Time

Distance Traveled by Overtaking Vehicle

LaTeX Go Distance Traveled by Overtaking Vehicle = Vehicle Speed*Reaction Time

Overtaking Space

LaTeX Go Overtaking Space = 0.7*Vehicle Speed+6

Actual Overtaking Distance Formula

LaTeX Go

Distance of Actual Overtaking = 2*Overtaking Space+Vehicle Speed*sqrt((4*Overtaking Space)/Overtaking Acceleration)
d₂ = 2*s+V_speed*sqrt((4*s)/a_overtaking)

What is Actual Overtaking Distance?

Actual overtaking distance is the total distance required for a vehicle to safely pass another vehicle on the road and return to its original lane without risk. This distance includes the time taken for the overtaking vehicle to accelerate, pass the slower vehicle, and merge back into the lane, factoring in both the speeds of the vehicles and safe following distance. Adequate overtaking distance is crucial for ensuring safety and preventing collisions during passing maneuvers, particularly on highways and two-lane roads.

How to Calculate Actual Overtaking Distance?

Actual Overtaking Distance calculator uses Distance of Actual Overtaking = 2*Overtaking Space+Vehicle Speed*sqrt((4*Overtaking Space)/Overtaking Acceleration) to calculate the Distance of Actual Overtaking, Actual Overtaking Distance formula is defined as the total distance required by the overtaking vehicle to complete the overtaking maneuver safely, considering the speed of the vehicle, sight distance, and overtaking acceleration. Distance of Actual Overtaking is denoted by d₂ symbol.

How to calculate Actual Overtaking Distance using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Actual Overtaking Distance, enter Overtaking Space (s), Vehicle Speed (V_speed) & Overtaking Acceleration (a_overtaking) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Actual Overtaking Distance calculation can be explained with given input values -> 96.7248 = 2*27+6.88*sqrt((4*27)/2.800532).

FAQ

What is Actual Overtaking Distance?

Actual Overtaking Distance formula is defined as the total distance required by the overtaking vehicle to complete the overtaking maneuver safely, considering the speed of the vehicle, sight distance, and overtaking acceleration and is represented as d₂ = 2*s+V_speed*sqrt((4*s)/a_overtaking) or Distance of Actual Overtaking = 2*Overtaking Space+Vehicle Speed*sqrt((4*Overtaking Space)/Overtaking Acceleration). Overtaking Space is the minimum distance required for a vehicle to overtake another vehicle safely without colliding with oncoming traffic, Vehicle Speed is the rate at which a vehicle travels and is used to calculate the distance a vehicle can travel before stopping & Overtaking Acceleration Sight Distance is the minimum distance required for a vehicle to overtake another vehicle safely without colliding.

How to calculate Actual Overtaking Distance?

Actual Overtaking Distance formula is defined as the total distance required by the overtaking vehicle to complete the overtaking maneuver safely, considering the speed of the vehicle, sight distance, and overtaking acceleration is calculated using Distance of Actual Overtaking = 2*Overtaking Space+Vehicle Speed*sqrt((4*Overtaking Space)/Overtaking Acceleration). To calculate Actual Overtaking Distance, you need Overtaking Space (s), Vehicle Speed (V_speed) & Overtaking Acceleration (a_overtaking). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Overtaking Space, Vehicle Speed & Overtaking Acceleration and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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