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Overtaking Space is the minimum distance required for a vehicle to overtake another vehicle safely without colliding with oncoming traffic. Check FAQs
s=0.7Vspeed+6
s - Overtaking Space?Vspeed - Vehicle Speed?

Overtaking Space Example

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Here is how the Overtaking Space equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Overtaking Space equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Overtaking Space equation looks like.

10.816Edit=0.76.88Edit+6
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Overtaking Space Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Overtaking Space?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
s=0.7Vspeed+6
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s=0.76.88m/s+6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s=0.76.88+6
LAST Step Evaluate
s=10.816m

Overtaking Space Formula Elements

Variables
Overtaking Space
Overtaking Space is the minimum distance required for a vehicle to overtake another vehicle safely without colliding with oncoming traffic.
Symbol: s
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vehicle Speed
Vehicle Speed is the rate at which a vehicle travels and is used to calculate the distance a vehicle can travel before stopping.
Symbol: Vspeed
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Overtaking Space

​Go Overtaking Space given Actual Overtaking Time and Acceleration
s=T2aovertaking4

Other formulas in Overtaking Sight Distance category

​Go Distance Traveled by Overtaking Vehicle
d1=Vspeedtreaction
​Go Actual Overtaking Distance
d2=2s+Vspeed4saovertaking
​Go Distance Traveled by On-Coming Vehicle
d3=VspeedT
​Go Reaction Time Given Overtaking Distance and Vehicle Speed
treaction=d1Vspeed

How to Evaluate Overtaking Space?

Overtaking Space evaluator uses Overtaking Space = 0.7*Vehicle Speed+6 to evaluate the Overtaking Space, Overtaking Space formula is defined as the minimum distance required by a driver to overtake another vehicle safely, taking into account the speed of the vehicle and the sight distance available, ensuring a safe and smooth overtaking maneuver. Overtaking Space is denoted by s symbol.

How to evaluate Overtaking Space using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Overtaking Space, enter Vehicle Speed (Vspeed) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Overtaking Space

What is the formula to find Overtaking Space?
The formula of Overtaking Space is expressed as Overtaking Space = 0.7*Vehicle Speed+6. Here is an example- 15.716 = 0.7*6.88+6.
How to calculate Overtaking Space?
With Vehicle Speed (Vspeed) we can find Overtaking Space using the formula - Overtaking Space = 0.7*Vehicle Speed+6.
What are the other ways to Calculate Overtaking Space?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Overtaking Space-
  • Overtaking Space=(Actual Overtaking Time^2*Overtaking Acceleration)/4OpenImg
Can the Overtaking Space be negative?
No, the Overtaking Space, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Overtaking Space?
Overtaking Space is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Overtaking Space can be measured.
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