week 5 Flashcards
1
Q
reaction time
A
The time between seeing the hazard and the brakes being applied.
2
Q
reaction distance
A
The distance covered by a vehicle during the reaction time.
3
Q
Braking distance
A
The distance covered by a vehicle while bracking.
4
Q
Stopping distance
A
The distance travelled while the driver notices a hazard an applies the brakes, and while the vehicle comes to stop.
5
Q
crumple zone
A
The parts of the front/back of a car that are designed to collapse during a collision.
