CP2G Stopping Distances

Question 1

What is the thinking distance

Answer 1

When a driver sees a problem ahead, their vehicle will travel some distance while the driver reacts to the situation

Question 2

What is the braking distance

Answer 2

The vehicle will then go some distance further while the brakes are working to bring it to a halt

Question 3

What is the stopping distance

Answer 3

Stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance

Question 4

What is a reaction time

Answer 4

The time between a person detecting a stimulus (such as a flashing light or a sound) and their response (such as pressing a button or applying the brakes in a car).

Question 5

How can reaction times be measured

Answer 5

Computers or electric circuits that measure the time between a stimulus and a response

Question 6

What is the typical reaction time to a visual stimulus and how can it become longer

Answer 6

0.25 seconds. However this time can be much longer if the person is:
Tired
Ill
Or has been taking drugs or drinking alcohol
Mobile Phones