Drive Right Companion - Delsea

NameDateperception time: This is the length of time it takes you to see a hazard andpredict and decide the need to stop.perception distance: This is how far your vehicle travels during perception time.reaction time: This is the length of time you take to execute your decision to stop-toapply the brake.reaction distance: This is how far your vehicle travels while you react.braking distance: This is how far your vehicle travels from the time you apply thebrake until your vehicle stops.ating Stopping Distance-1I / How much distance ) 1do I need to stop?50 how do I estimatemy stopping distance?You have toestimate yourYou estimatestopping distancewhile you are driving.iLook ahead. Find somethingthat is not moving,for example, a 5 eed limit sign.This sign is your Rxed checkpoint.It is the place on the road whereyou think you can stop your car.I think I can stop my carat that speed limit sign.40 Chapter 5 Natural Laws and Car ControlUnit 2 Controlling Your Vehicle