Forces: Vehicle Stopping Distance. Flashcards
1
Q
What is the stopping distance?
A
- Total distance travelled from when the driver first spots the obstruction to when the car stops.
2
Q
What is the thinking distance?
A
- Distance travelled by the car, during the drivers reaction time.
3
Q
What is reaction time?
A
- Time taken for the driver to spot the obstruction, make a desecsion and move their foot to the brake.
4
Q
What is the breaking distance?
A
- Distance the car travels, from when the driver applies the brakes to when the car stops.
5
Q
The greater the speed of the vehicle the greater the what?
A
- Greater the stopping distance.
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6
Q
What are some factors that can affect the reaction time?
A
- Tiredness.
- Alcohol.
- Drugs.
- Distractions.
- Increases thinking distance.
7
Q
What factors affect the breaking distance?
A
- State of roads.
- Car Brake conditions,
- Vehicle speed.
- Tire pressure.
