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Thinking & Braking Distances
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What is thinking distance?

Distance travelled before applying brakes

What is braking distance?

Distance travelled while under braking force

What does thinking distance depend on?

Driver's reaction time

What is the formula for stopping distance?

Thinking+BrakingThinking + Braking

How does greater speed affect stopping distance for a given braking force?

Increases stopping distance

During which phase is the vehicle under braking force?

During braking distance

What should you do if stopping distance is higher?

Leave more space from vehicle in front

What is the total stopping distance?

Distance from seeing hazard to stopping

Which factors affect stopping distance?

Braking force and reaction time

If thinking distance is 15m15m and braking distance is 35m35m, what is stopping distance?

50m50m

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