Distances

Stopping distance is reaction distance plus braking distance—and both vary

• Lesson 21 / 40
• Vehicles and technology
• Time: 15–25 min
• 3 animated scenarios
• 6 practice questions

Goal

Understand reaction distance, braking distance and why speed changes everything.

Topics covered

• Stopping distance = reaction distance + braking distance
• How to calculate (approximately)
• Following distance
• Energy and injuries

Classification of Vehicles · Tyres

Pricing · Practice tests