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Paper 2
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Stopping Distances
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What is thinking distance?
The distance traveled by a vehicle while the driver reacts to a situation e.g.
speed
and
reaction time
(
alcohol
, drugs,
tiredness
)
What is breaking distance?
The distance it takes to stop under
braking force
e.g.
speed
, weather,
tyre conditions
,
brake conditions
How is stopping distance calculated?
Stopping Distance
=
Thinking
+
Braking