Module 3 - 3.1.2 Linear Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Thinking Distance
A
Distance vehicle travels during driver’s reaction time
2
Q
Braking Distance
A
Distance vehicle travels from when brakes are applied to when vehicle stops completely
3
Q
What Affects Thinking Distance
A
- tiredness
- illness
- drugs
- alcohol
- concentration
- age
4
Q
What Affects Braking Distance
A
- mass of car
- weather
- tyre/brake conditions
- uphill/downhill
5
Q
What Affects Both Thinking and Braking Distance
A
Speed
6
Q
Link: Speed and Thinking Distance/Braking Distance
A
Speed ∝ Thinking Distance
Speed^2 ∝ Braking Distance
7
Q
Stopping Distance
A
Thinking Distance + Braking Distance
