Factors Affecting Braking Distance
- The braking distance is the distance travelled by a car under the braking force - i.e. whilst it is slowing down
- The main factor affecting the braking distance of a car is its speed
- There are additional factors which affect the braking distance, such as:
- Vehicle condition - e.g. worn tyres or poor brakes
- Road condition - wet or icy roads make it harder to decelerate
- Vehicle mass - a heavy vehicle, such as a lorry, takes longer to stop