Minimum stopping distance is usually controlled by friction between tires and road and proportion of weight on wheels which are braked. Slippery road surfaces and unsafe brakes reduce number of vehicles per hour arteries can handle.


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    Title :

    Quality of brakes has marked effect on capacity of highways


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:
    James, W.S. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1923


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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