What was the driver reaction time

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A driver traveling at 59 km/h sees a chicken dash out onto the road and slams on the brakes. Accelerating at -7 m/s2, the car stops just in time 24.3 m down the road. What was the driver's reaction time (i.e., the time that elapsed before he engaged the brake)?

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