Thinking Distance Flashcards
1
Q
What two main factors affect thinking distance?
A
How fast you’re going
Your reaction time
2
Q
How fast you’re going -
A
Whatever your reaction time, the faster you’re going, the further you’ll go
3
Q
Your reaction time -
A
Affected by things like tiredness, drugs, alcohol and old age
Inexperience
4
Q
What is the thinking distance?
A
The distance the car travels in the time between the driver noticing the hazard and applying the brakes
