Stopping distances on wet and dry roads
This is a text-based alternative to the How long it takes to stop (driving an average family car) infographic.
Stopping distances on a dry road
The following table shows the distance needed to stop on a dry road in an average family car.
| Speed | Reaction distance | Braking distance | Total stopping distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40km/h | 17m | 9m | 26m |
| 50km/h | 21m | 14m | 35m |
| 60km/h | 25m | 20m | 45m |
| 70km/h | 29m | 27m | 56m |
| 80km/h | 33m | 36m | 69m |
| 90km/h | 38m | 45m | 83m |
| 100km/h | 42m | 56m | 98m |
| 110km/h | 46m | 67m | 113m |
Stopping distances on a wet road
The following table shows the distance needed to stop on a wet road in an average family car.
| Speed | Reaction distance | Braking distance | Total stopping distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40km/h | 17m | 13m | 30m |
| 50km/h | 21m | 20m | 41m |
| 60km/h | 25m | 29m | 54m |
| 70km/h | 29m | 40m | 69m |
| 80km/h | 33m | 52m | 85m |
| 90km/h | 38m | 65m | 103m |
| 100km/h | 42m | 80m | 122m |
| 110km/h | 46m | 97m | 143m |