Correct answer: B. 36 metres.
The total minimum stopping distance of a vehicle depends on four things: Perception time, reaction time, the vehicle’s speed and the vehicle’s braking capability. The recommend minimum stopping distance of a car driving at 50 km/h under wet conditions is 36 metres.
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