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Speed of a car question?

I am trying to figure out the speed of a Toyota corolla with skid marks from braking that were twenty two feet long. If anyone knows how to figure this out, please let me know. Thanks

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    There are way too many variables to answer this question accurately.

    Kind of tires you were using.

    Initial wear on the tires.

    How much weight you were carrying.

    Type of brake pads and their wear.

    Type of brakes and their wear.

    Do you have ABS?

    The list goes on. I assume you need this to fight a ticket or something. Good luck. Generally, any time you lock up your wheels and skid, you can be cited for 'failure to maintain control of your vehicle'.

    Source(s): Mechanical Engineer.
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