Question: A student is driving on a 3 . 6 3 % downhill roadway when they first see a moose 4 6 0 feet ahead in

A student is driving on a 3.63% downhill roadway when they first see a moose 460 feet ahead in their lane. The student applies the brake to try to stop but hits the moose at 30 mph while leaving a 350-ft skid mark (Note: no real animals were hurt in the design of this problem).
(1) Estimate the students initial speed at the moment they began applying the brake. [7pts]
(2) How does the students perception-reaction time compare to the standard AASHTO PIJR time for unexpected events? [3pts]

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