d) car stopping distances

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  • define stopping distance

  • the total distance travelled from when the driver sees a reason to stop to when the vehicle stops

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  • state the formula for stopping distance

  • thinking distance (m) + braking distance (m)

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  • define thinking distance

  • the distance travelled from when the driver sees a reason to stop to when they begin to use the brakes

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  • state the formula for thinking distance

  • speed (ms^-1) × reaction time (s)

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  • define braking distance

  • the distance travelled from when the driver begins to use the brakes to when the vehicle stops

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  • state the factors that affect the stopping distance

  • the speed of the vehicle

  • the condition of the brakes, tyres, or road

  • the weather conditions

  • the alertness of the driver