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Question 6268

As speed increases, braking distance...

  1. increases.
  2. decreases.
  3. does not change.
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Correct answer: increases.

Braking distance increases with the square of speed. If you double your speed, you need four times as many meters to come to a stop from when you press the brake.

Manual II — Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial, 2026