stopping distances

Question 1

what are the two things the stopping distance consists of?

Answer 1

1) the thinking distance

2) the braking distance

Question 2

what does the stopping distance =

Answer 2

stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance

Question 3

whats the main factor affecting the stopping distance of a car?

Answer 3

its speed

Question 4

name three examples of thinking distance.

Answer 4

1) intoxication
2) distractions
3) tiredness

Question 5

name three examples of breaking distance.

Answer 5

1) the condition of the vehicle
2) condition of road and weather
3) the mass of the vehicle
( a heavy vehicle takes longer to stop)