Total stopping distance equals:

Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance. Section 2.6: Total Stopping Distance = Perception Distance + Reaction Distance

Total stopping distance equals:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Perception Distance + Reaction Distance" is not correct. Total Stopping Distance = Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.
  • B. Incorrect. "Reaction Distance + Braking Distance" is not correct. Total Stopping Distance = Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.
  • C. Correct. Total Stopping Distance = Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.
  • D. Incorrect. "Braking Distance only" is not correct. Total Stopping Distance = Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.