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2.5 Stopping and braking distances

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Question 1

The stopping distance of a vehicle is made up of two parts: thinking distance and braking distance.

During a long delivery route, a driver experiences various conditions that can affect how quickly their van can come to a halt.

Explain how the total stopping distance of the van is affected by:

  • factors involving the driver’s physical or mental state
  • factors involving the van’s condition or the road environment.

In your answer, you should link these factors clearly to thinking distance and braking distance.

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2.5 Stopping and braking distances Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /2.5 Stopping and braking distances

39 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 2.5 Stopping and braking distances, covering 2.5.1 Stopping distance and reaction time, 2.5.2 Factors affecting stopping distance, 2.5.3 Dangers of large decelerations, and 2.5.4 Braking distance and initial speed. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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