Motion And Force Flashcards
1
Q
Define braking distance.
A
Braking distance is the distance travelled by a vehicle in the time it takes to stop safely from when the brakes are first applied.
2
Q
What is stopping distance?
A
Stopping distance is the total distance travelled by a vehicle during which the driver reacts, the brakes are applied and the vehicle comes safely to a halt. It is equal to the thinking distance + the braking distance.
3
Q
Define thinking distance.
A
Thinking distance is the distance travelled by a vehicle in the time it takes the driver to react to a stimulus.