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What does the phrase 'thinking distance' mean?

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The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver recognises the need to brake, until they begin braking

The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver recognises the need to brake, until the vehicle stops

The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver begins to brake, until the vehicle stops

The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver thinks about stopping, until the vehicle stops

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The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver recognises the need to brake, until they begin brakingThis was the right answer

The thinking distance is the distance that the vehicle travels from the moment the driver realises there's a need to brake, until they actually begin to apply the brakes. This reaction time can increase if a driver is tired or unwell.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Thinking distance is the distance travelled between recognising a need to brake and beginning to brake.

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