Factors Affecting Braking Distance
Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 5.3.22
Factors Affecting Braking Distance
Several factors affect braking distance. Some examples are:
Initial car speed
- The faster a car is travelling, the further it will travel before it comes to a stop.
Road conditions
- Wet or icy conditions will increase the braking distance.
The condition of the car
- If a car’s brakes or tyres are in poor condition, then the braking distance will increase.