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.
Best Answer: If the president resigns or dies, the VP becomes President, The VP, now president, nominates someone to be the new VP and it is confirmed by the Senate. The only way the Speaker of the House becomes president, is if both the President and VP are killed or die at the same time. The Speaker, never becomes VP.