Stopping Distances Flashcards
1
Q
what is the stopping distance?
A
The stopping distance is how many metres it takes for an object such as a car controlled by a driver, it is the sum of thinking distance and braking distance
2
Q
what affects your stopping distance?
A
- The speed of the car
2. The braking force
3
Q
what is the thinking distance?
A
The distance the vehicle travels during the driers reaction time
4
Q
what affects your thinking distance?
A
- How fast you are going
2. Your awareness- Tiredness, drugs, alcohol
5
Q
what is the braking distance?
A
The distance the car travels under the braking force
6
Q
what affects your braking distance?
A
- How fast you are going
- How good your brakes are
- How good the tyres are
- How good the grip is
