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Why is the braking distance longer when the car is travelling at a higher speed?
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Inertia.
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What affects breaking distance?
Several factors can affect braking distance in a motor vehicle.Speed, the faster you are travelling means a longer braking distance.Drivers reaction time, the road surface, efficiency of the brakes, efficiency of the tyres, and any combination of these factors.
Would the braking distance be longer or shorter if a driver drove at 100km per h?
The answer depends on compared to what? Compared to driving at 50 km per hour, the braking (not breaking!) distance would be longer, compared to 200 km per hour it would be longer.
Does speeding have an effect on braking distance?
Yes, the faster you are moving the longer it will take to stop.
When driving fifty miles per hours how far will it take you to stop?
On dry, level pavement, with decent tires? About 120 feet. Many things affect this calculation. With worn tires the distance can increase to 210 feet. Dirt roads require longer braking distances than pavement. Ice can increase the braking distance by hundreds of feet. Braking down a hill, depending upon the slope, can double the braking distance, whereas braking up hill can halve that distance. If you lock the tires, you typically increase the braking distance. You can reduce the distance by pumping the brakes. Anti-lock brakes allow the tires to slip, which decreases the braking distance. Extra weight in the vehicle increases the braking distance. Refer to the link below for calculating the braking distance at different speeds with different tire wear on dry, level pavement.
What happens if traction control and abs are not working on audi?
Your braking distance will be longer, and it'll be harder to control the car on a slippery surface.
What is the relationship between a car's mass and its stopping distance?
The greater the mass of the car and its occupants the longer the stopping distance that is required for the vehicle. Stopping distance is calculated by taking into account car mass and reaction time in braking
Why is the braking distance longer when the tires are worn out?
Smooth tyres have less frictional grip on the road surface, and will slide further that a deep tread tyre.
Which is higher centimeters or meters?
There are 100 centimetres in 1 metre, so metres are a longer measure of distance, or "higher".
What is the thinking distance of a car traveling at 20mph?
It depends on the reaction time of the driver. This could be affected by his reaction speed or whether he is intoxicated. In any case the faster he is travelling the longer the thinking distance will be.
Why did some student' planes fly farther or longer than those of others?
It is because the plane's ability and its travelling distance is based on its structure to reduce the friction caused by air.
When traveling on rural roadways at higher speeds remember you will?
Need longer stopping distance.
What factor besides speed is important when calculating braking distance?
driving safely Things that affect braking distance consist of the following factors: * speed at which you're travelling * weight of the car * road conditions * braking efficiency * friction between the road surface and your tires What factors affect the thinking distance:
