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Distance

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How far an object travels

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Speed

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How fast an object moves

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Velocity

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Speed and direction

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Displacement

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How far in a certain direction

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Stopping distance

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Total distance travelled from when hazard appears to when the car stops

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Thinking distance

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Distance travelled from when hazard appears and when the driver presses the brake

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Braking distance

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Distance travelled from when the driver pressed the brake and the car stops

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Factors affecting thinking distance

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Reactions
Tiredness
Texting
Alcohol
Age
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Factors affecting braking distance

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Road conditions
Weather
Tyres
Friction
Brake quality
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