DGT Rules Speed, distance, and safety margins Stopping distance has two parts

Speed, distance, and safety margins

Stopping distance has two parts

Stopping distance is reaction distance (before braking) plus braking distance (after braking begins).

What to watch for

The question asks about reaction time, braking distance, or total stopping distance.

The rule

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Common trap

Don't think braking starts the moment you see a hazard.

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