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What two elements make up the overall stopping distance?

โœ“ ANSWER

Thinking distance plus braking distance

Overall stopping distance is the thinking distance (reaction time) added to the braking distance.

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  1. โœ“Thinking distance plus braking distance
  2. โœ—Braking distance plus following distance
  3. โœ—Reaction distance plus signalling distance
  4. โœ—Thinking distance plus the length of your vehicle

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