stopping distance Flashcards
1
Q
what does the whole arrow mean
car :)
A
total stopping distance
2
Q
what is thinking distance
A
- distance travelled when a driver sees a hazard until the brakes are applied
3
Q
what is braking distance ?
A
distance travelled when the brakes are applied until the car stops
4
Q
give some examples that effect thinking distance when driving ?
A
- alcohol
- distractions
- tiredness
- speed
5
Q
give some examples that effects a drivers brakes distance ?
A
- speed
- wet roads
- icy roads
- worn out brakes
- worn out tyres
6
Q
when a driver force is equals the drag force the speed of a car is ……………………
A
-constant
