Stopping distances Flashcards
1
Q
What does the whole arrow mean?
◀️----------------------------------------------------------------▶️ CAR 🐰
A
total stopping distance
2
Q
What is the thinking distance?
A
distance travelled when the driver sees a hazard until the brakes are applied
3
Q
Give some examples that affect a drivers thinking
A
- alcohol
- distractions
- tiredness
- speed
4
Q
What is braking distance?
A
distance travelled when the brakes are applied until the car stops
5
Q
Give some examples that affect a drivers braking
A
- speed
- wet roads
- worn out brakes
- mass of the vehicle
These ALL cause less friction
6
Q
When a drivers force equals the drag force the speed of a car is…….
A
constant
7
Q
Putting the brakes on on a car transforms it’s kinetic energy into……
A
heat
