Motion And Force

Question 1

Define braking distance.

Answer 1

Braking distance is the distance travelled by a vehicle in the time it takes to stop safely from when the brakes are first applied.

Question 2

What is stopping distance?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Define thinking distance.

Answer 3

Thinking distance is the distance travelled by a vehicle in the time it takes the driver to react to a stimulus.