What does braking distance mean?

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HadleyLynn

07/29/25 1:14pm

Braking distance refers to the specified range value that a vehicle should achieve after emergency braking to come to a complete stop. Braking distance includes reaction distance and braking distance. The relevant explanations are as follows: Reaction distance: The distance traveled by the vehicle from the moment the driver detects a situation and intends to stop until the brake pedal is pressed and braking action begins is called the reaction distance. Reaction distance depends on the driver's level of concentration, technical proficiency, and the vehicle's speed. Higher concentration and better technical skills result in a shorter reaction distance, while the opposite leads to a longer reaction distance. The faster the vehicle's speed, the longer the reaction distance, and vice versa. Braking distance: The distance traveled by the vehicle from the moment the driver presses the brake pedal and braking action begins until the vehicle comes to a complete stop is called the braking distance. The length of the braking distance is related to the vehicle's speed, braking force, coefficient of adhesion, etc. The faster the speed, the longer the braking distance; for example, doubling the speed quadruples the braking distance. The greater the braking force, the shorter the braking distance, and vice versa.

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