Question 7716
Can an inappropriate speed, together with poor condition of the vehicle and the road, increase the braking distance?
- No, only the driver's poor condition has an influence.
- Yes.
- No, only the speed at which you are driving has an influence.
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Correct answer: Yes.
Yes. Speed increases braking distance the most, but it's not the only factor. With brakes, tires, or shock absorbers in poor condition and a wet or icy roadway, the car needs even more meters to stop. In the image, it's raining and the passenger car ahead is braking on wet asphalt. The driver's condition mainly affects reaction distance.