Is the reaction distance the same as the braking distance?
A)Yes.
B)No.Correct
C)Yes, if conditions are unfavourable.
The reaction distance is the metres travelled by the vehicle during the reaction time. This distance depends on the reaction time and the speed at which one is driving (the higher the speed, the more metres travelled in the same time).
The braking distance is the distance the vehicle travels from the moment the driver brakes until the vehicle stops.
This distance can vary depending on the following factors: - The speed at which one is driving.
- The condition of the tyres, suspension and brakes of the vehicle.
- The vehicle load.
- The condition of the pavement.
- The weather conditions of the road.
The braking distance is the distance the vehicle travels from the moment the driver brakes until the vehicle stops.
This distance can vary depending on the following factors: - The speed at which one is driving.
- The condition of the tyres, suspension and brakes of the vehicle.
- The vehicle load.
- The condition of the pavement.
- The weather conditions of the road.