Stopping Distances

Cards (3)

  • 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