Stopping distances

Question 1

What is stopping distance

Answer 1

The stopping distance of a car is the distance covered in the time between the driver first spotting hazards and the car coming to a complete stop.

Question 2

What are the two main factors in stockings

Answer 2

Thinking distance and braking distance

Question 3

What affects your thinking distance

Answer 3

How fast you’re going and your reaction time, your reaction time can be affected by tiredness drugs alcohol distractions lack of concentration and carelessness

Question 4

What affects your braking distance

Answer 4

How fast you’re going. A faster car will take longer to stop. How can you ladies. Heavy lorry take more time to stop the light car. How did your brakes are Better great to stop faster. How did the Cosgriff it’s a grip your car. Faster

Question 5

Can grip be affected by

Answer 5

Road surface weather and tides