Stopping Distance Flashcards
1
Q
What things is thinking distance affected by? (2)
A
> speed ( whatever your reaction time, the faster you’re going, the further you’ll go)
> how dopey you are - drugs, alcohol, tiredness etc.
2
Q
What is the breaking distance?
A
> the distance the car travels under the breaking force
3
Q
What is the breaking distance determined by?
A
> speed
> break conditions
> tire conditions
> grip
4
Q
What is the grip of the road determined by?
A
> road surface
> weather conditions
> tyres
5
Q
What two things make up the stopping distance?
A
> Thinking distance
> breaking distance ( affected by speed of object)
