stopping distance Flashcards
1
Q
sd
A
distance it takes a car to stop in emergency
2
Q
thinking distance
A
distance travelled between when the driver realises then need to brake and when they apply the brakes
3
Q
braking distance
A
distance the car travels between the driver applying the brakes and the car coming to a stop
4
Q
factors affecting thinking distance
A
drugs
alcohol
distractions
tiredness
5
Q
factors affecting braking distance
A
initial car speed
car mass
road conditions
conditions of tyres/brakes/car
6
Q
decelerations
A
higher speed/mass/grip affect how quickly the car will come to a stop
7
Q
dangers of decelerations
A
faster stop = tougher force exerted on passengers
