Factors affecting stopping distance

• when travelling at high speeds, it takes longer to react so there is an increase in reaction time which also contributes to the overall stopping distance.
• The friction between tyres and road surface affects how much force can be transferred from the brakes to slow down the vehicle.
• Drinking, drugs, tiredness all increase stopping distance
• Stopping distances are affected by weather conditions such as rain or snow
• drinking caffeine will decrease stopping distance because the driver is more alert to their surroundings
• If the coefficient of friction increases then the stopping distance decreases
• if the coefficient of friction decreases then the stopping distance increases
• the coefficient of friction depends on the type of material that the two surfaces are made out of
• if the speed doubles, the stopping distance quadruples
• old tires have less friction so they will increase the braking distance
• a heavy car will take longer to stop as it has a larger mass so it requires more force
• The greater the gradient is, the shorter the stopping distance
• stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance
• Stopping distance


  A distance a vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until it comes to a complete stop. Stopping distance is affected by various factors, including speed, road surface, and weather conditions.
• Rain on the road


  Water on the road can reduce traction, making it more difficult for tires to grip the surface, which can increase stopping distances.
• Snow and ice on the road


  Snow and ice can cause significant reductions in traction, making it even more challenging to stop, and increasing stopping distances.
• Fog on the road


  ard 4:

  
  

  <front>Fog on the road</front>

  <back,Thick fog can reduce visibility, making it harder to judge distance and react in time to stop, which can also increase stopping distances.