What does increasing your speed do to your stopping distance and crash severity?

A.Stopping distance stays the same
B.Only fuel use changes
C.Both grow — higher speed means much longer stopping distance and more violent crashes
D.Crashes become less severe

Correct answer

C. Both grow — higher speed means much longer stopping distance and more violent crashes

Why

Stopping distance rises sharply with speed, and crash energy grows even faster. Slowing down is the simplest way to gain time and reduce harm.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-031).