Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?
- From the moment the driver notices danger until he starts to brake.
- During the driver’s response time.
- Correct answer: From the moment of applying the brakes until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
- From the moment the driver notices danger until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: From the moment of applying the brakes until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
Braking distance starts when the brakes are applied and ends when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The distance covered from noticing danger until braking begins is the reaction distance, and the two together make up the stopping distance. So the option starting from when the driver notices danger describes stopping distance, not braking distance. Braking distance grows sharply with speed and depends on road, tyre and brake condition.