Stopping Distance

Question 1

Formula for stopping distance

Answer 1

Stopping distance= Thinking distance+ Braking distance

Question 2

What is thinking distance

Answer 2

How far the car travels during the drivers reaction time

Question 3

What is braking distance

Answer 3

The distance taken to stop the braking force

Question 4

What are the factors affecting thinking distance

Answer 4

Your speed- the faster the vehicle, the longer it takes to stop
Your reaction time-The longer your reaction time, the longer your thinking distance.

Question 5

What are the breaking distances affected by

Answer 5

Your speed- the faster the vehicle, the longer it takes to stop
The weather or road surface-If it is wet or icy, or if there are leaves or oil on the road, there is less grip between a vehicles tyres and the road, which can cause tyres to skid

Question 6

What are the breaking distances affected by Part 2

Answer 6

The condition of your tyres- if the tyres of a vehicle are bald then they cannot get rid of water in wet conditions. This leads to them skidding on top of the water
How good your breaks are- If brakes are worn out or faulty, they wont be able to apply as much force as well maintained brakes, which could be dangerous when you need to break hard.

Question 7

What can your reaction time be affected by?

Answer 7

Tiredness,drugs or alcohol distractions can also affect your ability to react