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Stopping, Thinking and Breaking distance

Physics

GCSE Physics

AQA

Forces

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Last updated 6:26 PM on 5/19/26
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What is the Stopping distance formula ?

Stopping distance = Thinking distance x Breaking distance

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What is Thinking distance ?

How far the car travels during the driver’s reaction time

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What is Breaking distance ?

The distance taken to stop under the breaking force

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What is Thinking distance affected by ?

  • Your speed

  • Your reaction time (affected by tiredness, alcohol or drugs)

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What is Braking distance affected by ?

  • Your speed

  • the weather or road surface

  • condition of your tyres

  • how good your brakes are