Stopping Distances Flashcards
1
Q
stopping distance
A
thinking distance + breaking distance
2
Q
factors that affect thinking distance (2)
A
speed of the vehicle
reaction time
3
Q
factors that affect reaction time (4)
A
tiredness, drunkenness, on drugs, generally being distracted
4
Q
factors that affect braking distance (4)
A
speed of the vehicle
mass of the vehicle
condition/quality of breaks
traction between the car and the road (condition of the road and tires)
