


It is important to note that the thinking distance is proportional to the starting speed.

The diagram shows some typical stopping distances for an average car in normal conditions.
STOPPING DISTANCE G FORCE CALCULATOR DRIVER
Large decelerations may cause the brakes to overheat, and the driver may also lose control of the vehicle. A greater braking force produces a greater deceleration. The faster a vehicle travels, the greater the braking force needed to stop it in a certain distance. This reduces the kinetic energy of the vehicle, slowing it down and causing the temperature of the brakes to increase. When a force is applied to the brakes of a vehicle, there is work done by the friction between the brakes and the wheel. poor vehicle conditions, such as worn brakes or worn tyres.poor road and weather conditions, such as wet or icy roads.The braking distance of a vehicle can be affected by: The higher the reaction time needed to grasp the falling ruler, the further the ruler falls before being stopped. One simple method involves dropping a ruler between someone’s open thumb and forefinger. There are different ways to measure reaction times. Longer reaction times increase the thinking distance when stopping from a given speed. A driver's reaction time can be affected by: Reaction time varies from person to person, but is between typically 0.2 s and 0.9 s. braking distance is the distance a vehicle travels in the time after the driver has applied the brake.thinking distance is the distance a vehicle travels in the time it takes for the driver to apply the brakes after realising they need to stop.Stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance In an emergency, a driver must bring their vehicle to a stop in the shortest distance possible:
