3 ptsBOfficial number: 10056
Whic of these factors has a direct impact on the total stopping distance of a passenger car?
Description
subject-matter literature - braking technique
Explanation
Correct answer: The reaction time of the vehicle driver.
The total stopping distance consists of two key components: reaction distance and braking distance. The reaction distance is the distance the vehicle travels from the moment an obstacle is noticed until the brake is applied, and it depends directly on the driver's reaction time. Therefore, the longer the reaction time (e.g., due to fatigue or lack of concentration), the longer the total stopping distance will be.