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A loaded truck or tractor-trailer with hot brakes takes longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed of 55 miles per hour. How long will it take to come to a complete stop?

  1. 200 feet

  2. 300 feet

  3. 400 feet

  4. 500 feet

The correct answer is: 400 feet

A loaded truck or tractor-trailer with hot brakes will require more distance to come to a complete stop compared to a car traveling at the same speed. This is due to the weight and momentum of the larger vehicle. In this scenario, traveling at 55 miles per hour, the truck or tractor-trailer will need approximately 400 feet to come to a complete stop. This distance accounts for the increased momentum and weight of the vehicle, requiring more time to slow down and stop safely.