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The discussion revolves around analyzing a publication from the DMV, specifically focusing on the accuracy of stopping distances and related calculations in the context of kinematics.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss testing the correctness of stopping distances based on initial velocity and consider the implications of thinking distances. There are inquiries about the differences in average acceleration for braking distances and whether thinking distance should be a concern.

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The conversation is ongoing, with some participants suggesting methods to verify calculations while others emphasize the need for the original poster to demonstrate their efforts before receiving further assistance. There is no explicit consensus yet on the issues presented.

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Help! What's wrong with the dmv publication?:cry:
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Anyone?:frown:
 
Well, there's a few things you can do =). Test to see if the stopping distances are correct given the initial velocity. Look into the thinking distances and other various things.
 
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Anyone?:frown:
We can't really help you until you first show us your effort. Please read the posting Guidelines again.
 
I know their average acceleration for the braking distance are diff, but could that be the case? I'm not sure if I have to worry about the thinking distance either.
 
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solutionhereplease said:
I know their average acceleration for the braking distance are diff, but could that be the case? I'm not sure if I have to worry about the thinking distance either.

Just glancing at the progression of distances, I'd say you were right. Show your work for how you calculated the accelerations.
 

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