Forces and braking Flashcards
1
Q
What are resistance forces made up of?
A
1) Air resistance
2) Friction
2
Q
What happens when the driver applies the brakes?
A
Kinetic energy gets converted to heat energy
3
Q
What is thinking distance?
A
The distance moved by the car while the driver is reacting
4
Q
What is braking distance?
A
he time it takes for the driver to brake
5
Q
What does thinking distance + Braking distance equal?
A
Stopping distance
6
Q
What sorts of things can affect the thinking distance?
A
1) Tired
2) Alcohol
3) Drugs
7
Q
What sorts of things can affect the braking distance ?
A
1) Tire conditions
2) Road conditions
3) Brake conditions
