Safe drivingQuestion 270 of 309

At 50 km/h, how far does a car travel before the driver starts to brake?

  1. About 2 metres
  2. About 10 metres
  3. About 30 metres
  4. About 50 metres
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Correct answer: About 10 metres

During the reaction time of 3/4 second, a car at 50 km/h moves about 10 metres.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.6 The driver, page 59

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026