Reaction Time Flashcards
stopping distance, breaking distance , thinking distance
1
Q
What is thinking distance?
A
Distance you travel between when you see something and when you applied break.
2
Q
What is braking distance
A
Distance travelled while under braking force.
3
Q
Equation for stopping distance
A
thinking distance + braking distance
4
Q
What affects thinking distance?
A
- Tiredness
- Drugs and Alcohol
5
Q
What affects braking distance?
A
Ice, rain and conditions of tyres etc.
6
Q
Danger of Large Decelerations
A
Large decelerations can cause brakes to overheat or car to skid.
