Factors Affecting THINKING Distance
Part of Stopping Distances · GCSE GCSE Physics revision
This key facts covers Factors Affecting THINKING Distance within Stopping Distances for GCSE Physics. Revise Stopping Distances in Forces for GCSE Physics with 15 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 12 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 12
Practice
15 questions
Recall
5 flashcards
🧠 Factors Affecting THINKING Distance
Thinking distance = speed × reaction time
Factors that INCREASE reaction time:
- Tiredness — slower brain processing
- Alcohol — impairs judgment and reactions
- Drugs (legal and illegal) — various effects on brain
- Distractions — phone, passengers, eating
- Age — older drivers typically react slower
- Poor visibility — takes longer to recognise hazard
Factors that INCREASE thinking distance:
- Higher speed — travel further during same reaction time
- All the factors above (via increased reaction time)
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