Stopping Distances Flashcards
1
Q
Stopping distance formula
A
Braking distance + thinking distance
2
Q
What is stopping distance
A
The minimum distance required to stop a vehicle in an emergency
3
Q
Thinking distance + affecting factors
A
How far the car travels during the driver reaction time
It’s the time between seeing the hazard and applying the brakes
Speed of the vehicle
Reaction time of driver - tired , drugs , distracted
4
Q
Braking distance + factors
A
Distance taken to stop under the braking force
Speed + mass of the vehicle
Condition / quality of brakes
Road conditions
5
Q
Impact of speed
A
Thinking distance increases proportionally
Braking distance increases exponentially
