Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 137 / 961
La distancia de reacción, ¿es igual a la distancia de frenado?
Is reaction distance the same as braking distance?
- ASí.Yes.
- BNo.No.
- CSí, si las condiciones son desfavorables.Yes, if conditions are unfavourable.
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Reaction distance is the number of metres the vehicle travels during the reaction time. It depends on the reaction time and the speed (the higher the speed, the more metres travelled in the same time). Braking distance is the distance the vehicle travels from when the driver brakes until the vehicle stops. It may vary depending on the following factors: - The speed you are driving at. - The condition of the vehicle's tyres, suspension and brakes. - The vehicle's load. - The condition of the road surface. - The weather conditions on the road.
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