2.1 - Analysing stopping distances

What is the driver’s reaction time?

• 15s

• 4 s

• 1 s

• 0.8 s

How long did it take the car to stop whilst braking?

• 4 s

• 3.2 s

• 0.8 s

• 15 s

What was the speed of the vehicle before it started to brake?

• 4 m/s

• 15 m/s

• 10 m/s

• 0.8 m/s

What distance was travelled while the driver was reacting (the thinking distance)?

• 36 m

• 15 m

• 12 m

• 24 m

What was the braking distance?

• 36 m

• 15 m

• 12 m

• 24 m

What was the total stopping distance?

• 36 m

• 15 m

• 12 m

• 24 m

What would happen to the thinking distance be at twice the speed?

• half

• double

• triple

• quadruple

What would happen to the braking distance be at twice the speed?

• half

• double

• triple

• quadruple