Answer:
1)  The acceleration of the car = 1.17 m/s²
2) The time required to reach 55 mi/h = 7.59 seconds.
Explanation:
1) Â Initial speed of motorist, u = 35 mph = 15.56 m/s
  Final speed of motorist, v = 55 mph = 24.44 m/s
  Distance traveled, s = 500ft = 152.4 m
  We have v² = u² + 2as
         24.44² = 15.56² + 2 x a x 152.4
         a = 1.17 m/s²
 The acceleration of the car = 1.17 m/s² Â
2) We have v = u + at
          24.44 = 15.56 + 1.17 x t
              t = 7.59 s
  The time required to reach 55 mi/h = 7.59 seconds. Â