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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 593 / 961

¿Son lo mismo la distancia de reacción y la distancia de frenado?

Are reaction distance and braking distance the same thing?

  • ASí, pero solo en vehículos con ABS.Yes, but only in vehicles with ABS.
  • BSí.Yes.
  • CNo.No.
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Correct answer

  • CNo.No.
Explanation

Reaction distance is the distance travelled from the moment the driver perceives an obstacle until they react, so it depends on speed and reaction time. Braking distance is the distance travelled from the moment the driver applies the brake until the vehicle stops.

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