NHTSA institutes braking rules for large trucks, aims to cut stopping distances by 30%
Filed under: Truck , Government/Legal , Safety , Technology , Work The current standard for big rig braking is that a vehicle traveling at 60 mph needs to stop in 355 feet or less. It isn’t entirely clear on what sort of distance most new heavy trucks need to brake from that speed, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is sharply reducing that distance for 2012 and beyond, with a new standard of 250 feet. NHTSA says the increased braking capabilities will save 227 lives per…
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