What does time gain mean? We explain what is meant by time gain and also offer tables where you can compare time gain with an increased braking distance.
Time gain is the time (in seconds) that you save when you increase speed. Often, the time gains are less than you might think, especially with the increased risks of higher speeds in mind. The table below shows what time gains look like at different speeds: Speed increaseTime gainFrom 70 km/h to 80 km/h64 seconds per mileFrom 80 km/h to 90 km/h50 seconds per mileFrom 90 km/h to 100 km/h40 seconds per mileAt the same time, however, the estimated braking distance is increased as follows: Speed increaseBraking distanceFrom 70 km/h to 80 km/hFrom 19.6m to 25.6mFrom 80 km/h to 90 km/hFrom 25.6m to 32.4mFrom 90 km/h to 100 km/hFrom 32.4m to 40.0m
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