What is the minimum stopping distance for a vehicle traveling at 60 km/h?

The minimum stopping distance for a vehicle traveling at 60 km/h is 40 meters. This distance takes into account several factors including the perception time, reaction time, and braking distance.

At this speed, a driver typically requires around 1.5 seconds to perceive a hazard and react, and the braking distance varies depending on road conditions, vehicle type, and driver response.

The general guideline for stopping distances is about 20 meters for the braking distance alone at this speed, combined with the reaction distance, which contributes to the total minimum stopping distance. Therefore, when all these elements are taken into account, 40 meters becomes the approximate minimum stopping distance needed for a vehicle traveling at 60 km/h to come to a complete stop safely in average conditions.