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I was stuck in traffic for 5 hours Saturday trying to get to CW of Nashville for some service on my MH. When I got back home last night learned what had happened, and why Interstate 65 was shut do...
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RetSgt7114 wrote:
This incident was avoidable and this tragedy did not have to happen.
I agree with RetSgt7144. For example read below.
Stopping Distances for MH’s
I recently attended a Hazard Avoidance Seminar for MH's and the instructor gave us these tables. So for all of those that like to drive fast consider this:
Reaction Time
30 MPH = 3 + 30 = 33' distance traveled
65 MPH = 6 + 65 = 71'
70 MPH = 7 + 70 = 77'
80 MPH = 8 + 80 = 88'
90 MPH = 9 + 90 = 99'
Stopping Distance
30 MPH = 3 x 30 = 90'
65 MPH = 6 x 65 = 390'
70 MPH = 7 x 70 = 490'
80 MPH = 8 x 80 = 640'
90 MPH = 9 x 90 = 810'
Now when you consider the distance you will travel while you are reacting and then add to this the stopping distance, the faster you are going the longer distance you will travel before you stop. Yes stopping distance will vary with the type of RV, weight, etc. but don't expect it to stop like a Ferrari. And the sudden stop when you meet an immovable object will have devastating results.
