Unit 2 - Stopping Distances Flashcards
1
Q
Define braking distance
A
The distance travelled between pressing the brakes and actually stopping.
2
Q
How do you calculate stopping distance?
A
Thinking distance + braking distance
3
Q
Give a factor that affects both thinking and braking distances.
A
Speed.
4
Q
Name 3 factors affecting thinking distance.
A
Tiredness, Distractions (mobile phone, radio, passengers)Alcohol or generally drugs
5
Q
Name 3 factors affecting braking distance.
A
Tread on tyres. Age of brakes. Wet or Icy roads. Mass of car and passengers. Speed
6
Q
Define thinking distance.
A
The distance travelled between the driving seeing the hazard and pressing the brakes.
