Stopping Distances Flashcards
1
Q
The faster your going, the ______your stopping distance is
A
Greater
2
Q
The stopping distance of a vehicle is the
A
Distance covered by the driver between spotting the hazard and the vehicle coming to a complete stop
3
Q
The stopping distance is the sum of the
A
Breaking and thinking distances
4
Q
Two main factors that affect the thinking distance
A
How fast your going
How dopey you are (tiredness, drugs, alcohol, carelessness)
5
Q
Four main factors that affect braking distance
A
Weather/road conditions
How good the tyres are
How fast your going
How good the breaks are
