Question: Problem 2 : 5 0 pts Two Vehicles, A and B , are driving along a straight downhill road with a slope of 3 %

Problem 2: 50 pts Two Vehicles, A and B, are driving along a straight downhill road with a slope of 3%. The distance between the two cars is initially 500 feet. Both cars are traveling at a speed of 60 mi/h (88 ft/s) when suddenly, Vehicle A sees an obstacle 500 feet ahead and immediately applies full brakes to stop. Vehicle B, however, does not start braking until it sees that Vehicle A has come to a complete stop. Vehicle B also brakes as soon as it realizes that A has stopped. 1. Calculate whether Vehicle A will be able to stop before hitting the obstacle. Assume A's driver has a perception-reaction time of 1.5 seconds. (20 pts)2. After Vehicle A has completely stopped, B begins braking. Vehicle B's driver is an elderly driver with a perception-reaction time of 2.5 seconds. Calculate whether Vehicle B will collide with Vehicle A.(30 pts)3. Self-driving technology is often considered safer than human drivers. Using the case of Car A and Car B, describe how self- driving systems could improve safety. Specifically, explain which aspects of driving can be enhanced by autonomous technology and how this could have prevented the collision in the given case? (Bonus 10 pts

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