Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance Formula

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Speed of Slow moving vehicle is the speed of vehicle which has to be overtaken. Check FAQs
Vb=LDt
Vb - Speed of Slow moving vehicle?LD - Lag Distance?t - Break Reaction Time?

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11.08Edit=27.7Edit2.5Edit
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Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vb=LDt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vb=27.7m2.5s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vb=27.72.5
LAST Step Evaluate
Vb=11.08m/s

Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance Formula Elements

Variables
Speed of Slow moving vehicle
Speed of Slow moving vehicle is the speed of vehicle which has to be overtaken.
Symbol: Vb
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 5.
Lag Distance
Lag distance is defined as the distance travelled by the vehicle before applying the break and after seeing the object.
Symbol: LD
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Break Reaction Time
Break Reaction Time is defined as time taken by the driver to apply the break.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Lag Distance category

​Go Lag Distance or Reaction Distance given Stopping Sight Distance
LD=SSD-BD
​Go Reaction Time given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance
t=LDVb
​Go Lag Distance or Reaction Distance for Velocity
LD=Vbt

How to Evaluate Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance?

Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance evaluator uses Speed of Slow moving vehicle = Lag Distance/Break Reaction Time to evaluate the Speed of Slow moving vehicle, Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance formula is defined as speed at which vehicle moves at road surface. Speed of Slow moving vehicle is denoted by Vb symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance, enter Lag Distance (LD) & Break Reaction Time (t) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance

What is the formula to find Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance?
The formula of Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance is expressed as Speed of Slow moving vehicle = Lag Distance/Break Reaction Time. Here is an example- 11.08 = 27.7/2.5.
How to calculate Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance?
With Lag Distance (LD) & Break Reaction Time (t) we can find Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance using the formula - Speed of Slow moving vehicle = Lag Distance/Break Reaction Time.
Can the Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance be negative?
No, the Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance?
Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Velocity of Vehicle given Lag Distance or Reaction Distance can be measured.
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