Vehicle stopping distances Flashcards
1
Q
How would you calculate the stopping distance?
A
The sum of the thinking distance and the braking distance
2
Q
What will affect the drivers thinking distance?
A
Tiredness, drugs, alcohol and distraction.
3
Q
Thinking distance is ………………to initial velocity
A
directly proportional
4
Q
Define thinking distance
A
The distance travelled during the driver’s reaction time
5
Q
Define braking distance
A
Distance travelled during braking as the car decelerates
6
Q
Braking distance is ……………to the square if the initial velocity
A
proportional
7
Q
What will affect the drivers braking distance?
A
The road conditions and condition of the car (tyres/brakes)
