Thinking & Braking Distances (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Stopping distance definition
Stopping distance definition
Total distance from seeing hazard to vehicle stopping
Thinking distance definition
Thinking distance definition
Distance from seeing hazard to applying brakes
Braking distance definition
Braking distance definition
Distance from applying brakes to stopping
Thinking distance relates to
Thinking distance relates to
Driver's reaction time
Effect of speed on stopping distance
Effect of speed on stopping distance
Greater speed = greater stopping distance
Safety measure for higher stopping distance
Safety measure for higher stopping distance
Leave more space from vehicle in front
What is an emergency stop?
What is an emergency stop?
When driver sees obstacle, applies brakes, and vehicle stops
Stopping distance formula
Stopping distance formula
Factors affecting stopping distance
Factors affecting stopping distance
Braking force and reaction time