1.4.3

Stopping Distance - Braking Distance

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Factors Affecting Braking Distance

Several factors affect braking distance. Some examples are:

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Initial car speed

  • The faster a car is travelling, the further it will travel before it comes to a stop.
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Road conditions

  • Wet or icy conditions will increase the braking distance.
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The condition of the car

  • If a car’s brakes or tyres are in a poor condition, then the braking distance will increase.
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Mass of the car

  • A car with a higher mass will take longer to stop than a car with lower mass, in general.

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