The distances above are based on a reaction time of 0.67 seconds, which assumes the driver is alert, concentrating and not impaired. Driving when tired, distracted or impaired significantly increases reaction times, so the thinking distances above should be regarded as minimums.
Vice-President Aaron Burr killed his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken, NJ, resulting from a published letter that implied Hamilton had made derogatoryâ¦ comments about Burr's character.
Born into a wealthy New York family, gained fame for his role in battle at san juan hill in cuba (spanish-american war), was governor of new york served as vp before assuming presidency because of assassination, and became a popular pres who promoted conservation and using federal power for the benefit of the common man.