You'll need to know a few math formulas to calculate safe maneuvers as a truck driver. What's the "Heavy Vehicle Formula"?

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Wondering how far in advance to brake? The Heavy Vehicle Formula requires that every 10 feet of vehicle length under 40 MPH is one second. Add an additional second when driving over 40 MPH.

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Every 10 feet of vehicle length under 40 MPH is one second; add an additional second when driving over 40 MPH

You'll need to know a few math formulas to calculate safe maneuvers as a truck driver. What's the "Heavy Vehicle Formula"?

Answer Every 10 feet of vehicle length under 40 MPH is one second; add an additional second when driving over 40 MPH

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