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Originally Posted by Big Trev
absolutely, on average, certainly are
absolutely better brakes, particularly now with discs, more rubber on the ground, better braking system - air versus hydraulic. Many years ago I was involved in a test where we tested stopping distances of motorbikes, cars, medium rigids, heavy rigids, heavy combinations and multi-combinations and the trucks won, bikes were pretty close
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Unless we're talking about different things there's no way that I believe that a fully laden semi will pull up quicker than a car.
This is the first link in a google search (there will be many more but I haven't got the inclination to disprove the unbelievable)
https://www.ckflaw.com/blog/how-long...-to-accidents/
Oh ok, one more from
https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Dr...-vehicles.aspx
2. Travel at a safe following distance
Do not follow a heavy vehicle too closely, as you want to see what is ahead (e.g. debris and other cars). Keep in mind the following when travelling behind a heavy vehicle:
- Allow for time to stop safely. The table below shows comparisons of stopping distances for cars and trucks when travelling at the same speeds. Vehicle Speed Stopping distance (metres)
Car Truck 60km/h 73 83 70km/h 91 105 80km/h 111 130 90km/h 133 156 100km/h 157 185
- If driving in weather conditions such as the wind and rain always leave more than the recommended following distance.