Question 539
Braking distance is the distance the vehicle travels from when the driver…
- Perceives a hazard until the vehicle stops.
- Presses the brake pedal until the vehicle stops.
- Perceives a hazard until the brake pedal is pressed.
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Correct answer: Presses the brake pedal until the vehicle stops.
Braking distance begins when the brake is applied and ends when the vehicle stops. It does not include the distance traveled beforehand during the driver's reaction time.