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Reaction time is defined as the time from sensing and perceiving a potential hazard until you have decided how to act in the situation. Reaction distance is the distance traveled in this time, which can be found by multiplying the reaction time (in seconds) by the speed (in metres per second). For example, the reaction distance is 22 metres if the reaction time is 1 second and the speed is 80 km/h (as 80 km/h is the same as 22 m/s). |