1 Flashcards
1
Q
average speed =
A
(distance moved)/(time taken)
2
Q
Stopping Distance =
A
Thinking Distance + Braking Distance
3
Q
What is the Stopping Distance?
A
The Distance you will travel in the time it takes to stop
4
Q
Thinking Distance =
A
Speed * Reaction Time
5
Q
What is the Thinking Distance?
A
The Distance you travel in the time it takes you to react (put your foot on the break)
6
Q
What is the Reaction Time?
A
How fast a person can respond to a particular stimulus (change in your surroundings)
7
Q
Factors that affect the Thinking Distance:
A
Alcohol
Drugs/Caffeine
Age
Tiredness
Speed
8
Q
Factors that affect the Braking Distance:
A
Slope of Hill
Speed
Weather - Ice 4x - rain 2x
Condition of Tyres
Condition of Brakes
