Traffic Safety
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How long is approximately the reaction distance when you drive at 50 km/h with 1 second reaction time?
About 14 meters
About 5 meters
About 28 meters
Explanation
At 50 km/h, the car travels about 14 m in one second (the reaction distance), if the driver is alert.
Source: NTF
Last reviewed: May 2026
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