I was told that being able to know how far 100 feet is when driving might be part of my driving test. How do I determine how far 100 feet is when driving?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While this may or may not find its way onto your driving test, it’s important to know. To roughly estimate how far 100 feet is when driving, consider that you can travel about 100 feet in one second if traveling 60 mph or in two seconds if traveling 30 mph.
However, a better way to familiarize yourself with 100 feet would be to measure and mark the distance. Here’s how:
Go to an empty parking lot and measure and mark 50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet.
Sit in your parked car at each marker to get a sense of the distance.
By getting comfortable with distances while driving, you can be a safer driver. And safe drivers are rewarded by paying less for
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