Question detail
What is the relationship between thinking distance and stopping distance?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Thinking distance is equal to stopping distance
- B. Stopping distance is the sum of thinking distance and braking distance
- C. Thinking distance is always less than braking distance
- D. Stopping distance is independent of thinking distance
Answer
Stopping distance is the sum of thinking distance and braking distance
Explanation
Stopping distance is defined as the total distance a vehicle travels from the moment a driver perceives a hazard until the vehicle comes to a complete stop, which includes both thinking distance and braking distance.
Common mistake
Confusing Thinking Distance and Braking Distance
Students often confuse thinking distance with braking distance, believing they are the same.
Remember that thinking distance is the distance traveled during the driver's reaction time, while braking distance is the distance traveled while the brakes are applied.
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