For road safety there is not much more important that understanding the importance of your vehicle's stopping distances.
One of the main ways in which we can all remain safe on the road, and keep others safe as well, is by coming to a stop in a controlled way. Understanding stopping distances can be the difference between being involved in a near miss or nasty collision.
Science of Stopping Distances
The stopping distance of a vehicle is influenced by a few different factors.
Perhaps though, the two main components that every driver needs to consider is distance and braking distance.
When we say distance, this is a reference to the time it takes for you to react. To apply the brakes after seeing a hazard.
Braking distance on the other hand represents the actual distance that you cover whilst you are in the process of braking.