Question 3882
What is reaction distance?
- The distance traveled from when braking begins until the vehicle comes to a stop.
- The distance that must be left between two vehicles when they are traveling one behind the other.
- The distance traveled from when a hazard is seen until the driver acts on the vehicle's controls.
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Correct answer: The distance traveled from when a hazard is seen until the driver acts on the vehicle's controls.
Reaction distance is how far the vehicle travels during your reaction time, from when you see a hazard until you use the controls. In the image, a ball crosses the street and a child runs out after it. The distance you travel afterward, while braking, is the braking distance, and the gap between you and the vehicle ahead is the safe following distance.