Thinking distance
Distance a vehicle travels in the time between a driver realising they need to stop and applying the brakes
Braking distance
The distance a vehicle travels after the driver applies the brakes
Stopping distance
thinking distance + braking distance
The thinking distance could be affected by…
Tiredness, too much drug/alcohol use, distractions or poor visibility
The braking distance could be affected by…
Wet or icy roads, poor vehicle conditions or driving too fast.