Factors affecting braking distance

Answer 1

There are many things that affect the braking distance. They are:

a. Weight of the Car

b. Efficiency of the Brakes

c. Brake heat level

d. Tyre heat level

e. Tyre Pressure and

f. Road conditions (Rain/Dry/Intermediate)

Answer 2

The most important is the SPEED of vehicle,stoping distance becomes longer with higher speeds..

1..Road conditions such as the presence of water,ice,snow,ect also the type of road in which the vehicle is traveling such as a gravel road vs a blacktop road.

2..Whether the vehicle is on a level section of road/highway or is going up/down a hill.

3..The size and weight of a trailer that the car may be towing such as a small boat trailer,utility trailer,small box trailer ect.

4..The cargo weight that a vehicle is carring at the time (pick-up trucks)

5..Condition of the vehicles tires (IE) bald tires will slide rather than grip the road when trying to stop.

6..Condition of the vehicles braking system(ie) worn pads,warped/worn rotors, weak calipers,leaking brake system ect.