thinking distance

noun

The distance travelled by a vehicle between the time that the need to brake is perceived, and the time that the brakes are applied

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Meanings

nounthinking distance (plural thinking distances)

plural thinking distances

  1. The distance travelled by a vehicle between the time that the need to brake is perceived, and the time that the brakes are applied

Translations

Finnish reaktiomatka
  • reaktiomatkadistance travelled between the time that the need to brake is perceived and the time brakes are applied
French distance de réaction
  • distance de réactiondistance travelled between the time that the need to brake is perceived and the time brakes are applied
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Chicago

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