Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Braking distances 1958 and 1971

The World Book Encyclopedia.  Chicago:  Field Enterprises Educational Corporation, 1958.
The World Book Encyclopedia.  Chicago:  Field Enterprises Educational Corporation, 1971.

Unfortunately, while braking distances have dramatically decreased due to improvement in brake systems, the gain has been tempered by an increase in reaction distance on the part of distracted drivers. That's progress! 

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