8.1.2 - Reaction time and Thinking Distance Flashcards

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What is thinking distance?

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The distance travelled before you react.

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What is reaction time?

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The time is takes from your retinal to your brain, you your foot (braking as an example).

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What value is given to reaction time?

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0.2 seconds.

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How do alcohol, tiredness, drugs, medication and age affect your thinking distance?

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Because they affect you reaction time.

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