Specialist part · #10056 · 3 pts
Whic of these factors has a direct impact on the total stopping distance of a passenger car?
aThe amount of fuel in the tank.
bThe condition of the steering system.
cThe reaction time of the vehicle driver.
Why?
Total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled during the driver's reaction time plus the braking distance. The later you react to the brake lights visible in the picture, the farther you travel before braking begins. Reaction time therefore directly affects where the car stops. Fuel quantity and steering condition do not determine the time between spotting a hazard and pressing the brake.