Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance Calculator

✖Sight Stopping Distance is the maximum distance a driver can see and stop before colliding with an object or pedestrian on the road ahead.ⓘ Sight Stopping Distance [SSD]			+10% -10%
✖Lag Distance is the distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver sees an object to the time the vehicle comes to a stop.ⓘ Lag Distance [LD]			+10% -10%

✖Braking Distance is the distance travelled by the vehicle at the point where brake is applied to the point where it stops.ⓘ Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance [l]

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Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Braking Distance = Sight Stopping Distance-Lag Distance
l = SSD-LD
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Braking Distance - (Measured in Meter) - Braking Distance is the distance travelled by the vehicle at the point where brake is applied to the point where it stops.
Sight Stopping Distance - (Measured in Meter) - Sight Stopping Distance is the maximum distance a driver can see and stop before colliding with an object or pedestrian on the road ahead.
Lag Distance - (Measured in Meter) - Lag Distance is the distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver sees an object to the time the vehicle comes to a stop.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Sight Stopping Distance: 61.4 Meter --> 61.4 Meter No Conversion Required
Lag Distance: 13.4 Meter --> 13.4 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

l = SSD-LD --> 61.4-13.4

Evaluating ... ...

l = 48

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

48 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

48 Meter <-- Braking Distance

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance Formula

LaTeX Go

Braking Distance = Sight Stopping Distance-Lag Distance
l = SSD-LD

What is Stopping Sight Distance?

Stopping sight distance is the minimum distance a driver needs to see on the road ahead to stop safely if an obstacle appears suddenly. It includes both the distance traveled during the driver’s reaction time and the braking distance required to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Stopping sight distance is influenced by factors like vehicle speed, driver reaction time, road conditions, and braking efficiency. Ensuring adequate stopping sight distance on roads is crucial for preventing accidents, especially in areas with limited visibility or high traffic.

How to Calculate Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance?

Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance calculator uses Braking Distance = Sight Stopping Distance-Lag Distance to calculate the Braking Distance, Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance formula is defined as the total distance traveled by a vehicle from the point when the driver recognizes a hazard to the point when the vehicle comes to a complete stop, taking into account the lag distance and stopping sight distance. Braking Distance is denoted by l symbol.

How to calculate Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance, enter Sight Stopping Distance (SSD) & Lag Distance (LD) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance calculation can be explained with given input values -> 26.7 = 61.4-13.4.

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What is Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance?

Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance formula is defined as the total distance traveled by a vehicle from the point when the driver recognizes a hazard to the point when the vehicle comes to a complete stop, taking into account the lag distance and stopping sight distance and is represented as l = SSD-LD or Braking Distance = Sight Stopping Distance-Lag Distance. Sight Stopping Distance is the maximum distance a driver can see and stop before colliding with an object or pedestrian on the road ahead & Lag Distance is the distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver sees an object to the time the vehicle comes to a stop.

How to calculate Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance?

Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance formula is defined as the total distance traveled by a vehicle from the point when the driver recognizes a hazard to the point when the vehicle comes to a complete stop, taking into account the lag distance and stopping sight distance is calculated using Braking Distance = Sight Stopping Distance-Lag Distance. To calculate Braking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight Distance, you need Sight Stopping Distance (SSD) & Lag Distance (LD). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Sight Stopping Distance & Lag Distance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Braking Distance?

In this formula, Braking Distance uses Sight Stopping Distance & Lag Distance. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Braking Distance = Velocity^2/(2*[g]*Coefficient of Friction)

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