Understanding Stopping Distances

The video explains the concept of stopping distance, which is the distance a car travels from the moment a driver notices an obstacle to when the car stops. It is influenced by thinking distance and braking distance. Thinking distance is affected by factors like tiredness and distractions, while braking distance is influenced by speed, vehicle weight, and road conditions. The video highlights the importance of understanding these distances for safety, showing that stopping distance increases significantly with speed. It concludes with a recap of the key points discussed.

What are the two main components that affect a car's stopping distance?

• Driver's age and experience

• Weather and road conditions

• Speed and acceleration

• Thinking distance and braking distance

Which factor does NOT affect thinking distance?

• Distractions like loud music

• Driver's tiredness

• Vehicle's speed

• Road conditions

How does the speed of a vehicle influence the thinking distance?

• It decreases the thinking distance

• It has no effect on thinking distance

• It increases the distance covered during reaction time

• It shortens the reaction time

What happens to the braking distance when the vehicle is heavier?

• It becomes unpredictable

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It decreases

Which of the following road conditions can increase braking distance?

• Dry roads

• Wet leaves

• Clear skies

• Sunny weather

What does the graph of total stopping distance typically show?

• Speed on both axes

• Time on the y-axis and velocity on the x-axis

• Distance on both axes

• Velocity on the y-axis and time on the x-axis

Why is it crucial to understand stopping distances?

• To reduce vehicle maintenance costs

• To enhance driving speed

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To ensure safety by maintaining safe distances

If a car's speed triples, how does the stopping distance change?

• It remains the same

• It doubles

• It more than triples

• It triples

At 32 km/h, how many meters does it take to stop on dry roads?

• 24 meters

• 36 meters

• 73 meters

• 12 meters

What is the stopping distance at 96 km/h?

• 96 meters

• 36 meters

• 24 meters

• 73 meters