2.5 Braking distance and reaction time

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Braking distance and reaction time

When you use your bicycle brake to stop, what will influence the distance of braking?

Reaction distance is the distance you cover whilst reacting

Braking distance is the distance you cover whilst braking.

stopping distance = reaction distance + braking distance

Which safety features can we find in a car?

Safety features against crashing

- Seatbelt

- Airbag

- Crumple zone

Give a non-traffic example where force being distributed over a larger surface area also protects something/someone
(against weapons for instance)

Give a non-traffic example where slowing down more slowly protects something/someone
(against high speed impact)