Examples of 'braking distance' in a sentence

Meaning of "braking distance"

The distance covered by a vehicle, typically a car, from the moment the brakes are applied until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. It is influenced by factors such as speed, road conditions, and the efficiency of the braking system
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  • The distance travelled by a vehicle between the time that the brakes are applied and the vehicle coming to rest

How to use "braking distance" in a sentence

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braking distance
Braking distance distance from start of retardation.
Requiring a maximum braking distance of nine metres.
The braking distance will be approximately at and at.
I thought we had to watch our braking distance.
No specific braking distance can be reliably specified.
I now have an idea of the braking distance.
Grip and braking distance on dry roads.
Effect of driving speed on the braking distance.
The braking distance is too long.
Factors that affect the braking distance of a car.
Braking distance and turning radius at moderate speeds were impressive.
Margin for critical braking distance before stop.
Or coming to a stop prior to the equivalent braking distance.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
You did not leave yourself adequate braking distance.

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Reducing braking distance when driving on snow covered roads.
What is the minimum braking distance.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
Operation with absolute braking distance.
Braking distance will be extended until brake pads are properly burnished.
Operation with relative braking distance.
The braking distance is always longer than the reaction distance.
Watch your braking distance.
The distance between platoons is the conventional braking distance.
Inadequate braking distance.
Performance in every street condition and small braking distance.
Maximum braking distance.
Also keep in mind that you need a longer braking distance.
Minimum braking distance.
It increases the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance.
The allowable braking distance.
The braking distance is increased considerably as the brake servo does not function.
Lnadequate braking distance.
The braking distance of the car depends on the speed of the car.
These signals are usually placed at braking distance from the next signal.
Braking distance is affected by wet conditions and loose and uneven riding surfaces.
Absolute braking distance.
The braking system was also switched which shortened the braking distance.
Relative braking distance.
The braking distance is one of two principal components of the total stopping distance.
Remember to take into account that the braking distance increases when it is raining.
Stopping distance is the sum of reaction distance and the actual braking distance.
Vehicle braking distance.
The brakes were modified to ensure durability and to keep the braking distance to a minimum.
In order to reduce the braking distance the brake is operated by direct current.
These truck wheels also give a quicker steering response and reduced braking distance.
The determined braking distance must be shorter than the calculated braking distance.
During the work make allowances for the braking distance of the machine.
Determine and record braking distance required to stop vehicle for future brake performance tests.
It is also advised that you increase your braking distance for your safety.

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