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What is stopping distance?
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Distance covered by car in the time between the driver first spotting hazard and complete stop
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What does stopping distance comprise of ?
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Thinking distance and breaking distance
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What is Thinking distance?
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Distance car travels in time between driver noticing hazard and applying brakes
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What is thinking distance affected by?
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How fast you're going and
How dopey you are (drugs, age etc.) affects reaction time bad visibility (fog, bright lights) |
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What is braking distance?
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Distance car travels during deceleration while brakes are applied
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What are the four factors that affect braking distance?
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1. Speed
2. Mass of vehicle (larger longer to stop) 3. Efficiency of brakes (not worn or faulty) 4. Grip/ traction (road surface, weather, tyres) |
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What are the types of hazard?
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Leaves, spills, muck on road, children, wet and slippy roads
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What do tyres need in wet conditions
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Tread depth 1.6mm so can get rid of water. Otherwise will aquaplane - ride on layer of water
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