Braking distance is how far a vehicle travels:
|
When pumping the brakes.
|
|
|
While the driver is braking.
|
|
|
Before the driver hits the brakes.
|
|
|
None of the above.
|
Explanation
Braking distance refers to the distance a vehicle travels after the brakes are applied. This encompasses the entire process from the moment you decide to brake until your vehicle comes to a complete stop. Perception time, reaction distance and braking distance are affected by weather conditions, visibility, and your mental and physical condition. Braking distance is also affected by how fast your vehicle is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the pavement condition.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 27.9% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Stopping Distance
At 30 MPH, the average driver’s perception time accounts for __ feet traveled.When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:What is the average total stopping distance of a tractor unit (no trailer) traveling at 55 MPH?At 40 MPH, the average driver’s reaction time accounts for __ feet traveled.At 50 MPH, the impact and braking distance are __ times greater than at 25 MPH.At 50 MPH, on dry pavement with good brakes, the average braking distance is about:Braking distance is:Perception distance is:The distance your vehicle will travel when you need to come to a stop is not affected by speed.Your ability to stop is affected by:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: