Stopping Safely Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula for energy in a car’s kinetic energy store?
A
Energy in the car’s kinetic energy store = Work done by the brakes
1/2 x m x v2 = F x d
2
Q
What is the thinking distance?
A
The distance a vehicle travels in the time it takes for the driver to apply the brakes after realising they need to stop.
3
Q
What is the braking distance?
A
The distance a vehicle travels in the time after the driver has applied the brake.
