stopping distance

• stopping distance

  thinking distance + braking distance
• thinking distance

  reaction time
• braking distance

  distance travelled from applying to brakes to when car stops
• reaction time varies

  0.2-0.9 s
• reacting quickly

  quicker reaction time
• affecting reaction time

  tiredness

  alchol

  distractions
• braking distance affected by

  worn tyres

  weather- icy roads