Thinking and braking distance

• Thinking distance is the distance travelled until the brakes are applied.
• Braking distance is the distance travelled from when the brakes were applied.
• Stopping distance is the thinking distance + braking distance.
• What affects thinking distance?

  • drinking
  • drugs
  • tiredness
  • distractions
  • medical conditions
• What affects braking distance?

  • speed
  • weather conditions
  • condition of brakes
  • tire condition
  • weight
  • steepness