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

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Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

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

Variables Used

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.
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.
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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Sight Stopping Distance: 61.4 Meter --> 61.4 Meter No Conversion Required
Braking Distance: 48 Meter --> 48 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

LD = SSD-l --> 61.4-48

Evaluating ... ...

LD = 13.4

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

13.4 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

13.4 Meter <-- Lag Distance

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance Formula

LaTeX Go

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

What is Lag Distance?

Lag distance refers to the distance a vehicle travels while a driver is reacting to a situation, such as the moment they perceive a need to stop or slow down and the time it takes to actually apply the brakes. This distance is influenced by the driver's reaction time and the speed of the vehicle at the moment the decision is made. Lag distance is an important factor in road safety, as it highlights the need for sufficient stopping sight distance to account for the delay in driver response, thereby helping prevent accidents.

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

Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance calculator uses Lag Distance = Sight Stopping Distance-Braking Distance to calculate the Lag Distance, Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance formula is defined as the distance between the driver's eyes and the point at which the driver begins to brake, calculated by subtracting the lag from the stopping sight distance, providing a critical measure of road safety and traffic flow. Lag Distance is denoted by LD symbol.

How to calculate Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance, enter Sight Stopping Distance (SSD) & Braking Distance (l) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance calculation can be explained with given input values -> 13.4 = 61.4-48.

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

Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance formula is defined as the distance between the driver's eyes and the point at which the driver begins to brake, calculated by subtracting the lag from the stopping sight distance, providing a critical measure of road safety and traffic flow and is represented as LD = SSD-l or Lag Distance = Sight Stopping Distance-Braking 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 & Braking Distance is the distance travelled by the vehicle at the point where brake is applied to the point where it stops.

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

Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance formula is defined as the distance between the driver's eyes and the point at which the driver begins to brake, calculated by subtracting the lag from the stopping sight distance, providing a critical measure of road safety and traffic flow is calculated using Lag Distance = Sight Stopping Distance-Braking Distance. To calculate Lag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking Distance, you need Sight Stopping Distance (SSD) & Braking Distance (l). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Sight Stopping Distance & Braking Distance 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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