braking distance
nounUK /ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈdɪstəns/
US /ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈdɪstəns/
The distance a car travels from the moment you press the brakes until it stops.
The braking distance of the car was about ten meters on the wet road.
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2. The distance covered by a moving object while its brakes are applied, used in physics and engineering calculations.
Engineers measured the braking distance of the train at different speeds.
3. A safety measure in driving tests that shows how quickly a vehicle can come to a full stop.
Learner drivers must understand braking distance before taking the test.
4. The space needed for a bicycle or motorcycle to stop safely after braking.
On a steep hill, the braking distance for a bicycle increases.