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