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The term "reaction time" is probably something you've heard about when you studied driving theory. Many people have trouble understanding the difference between reaction distance, braking distance and stopping distance and here we will go through what reaction distance is and how to calculate it. This information is something that may come up on the B licence theory test!
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REACTION DISTANCE DESIGNATION
The reaction time is the distance your car has to travel from the moment you detect a hazard until you press the brake pedal or swerve. The length of the reaction time is affected by:
The reaction time increases proportionally with the speed of the car, which means that if you are travelling at 100 km/h, the reaction time is twice as long as if you are travelling at 50 km/h. Reaction time varies slightly from person to person but is normally 0.5-2 seconds. People aged 45-54 have the best reaction time.
EASY AND APPROXIMATE METHOD
There are two different methods to calculate the reaction distance:
So if you are driving at 50 km/h, the calculation of the reaction distance is:
5*1*3 = 15 meters
If you drive at 100 km/h, the reaction distance is 10*1*3 = 30 metres.
As we can see in the example, the reaction distance doubles when the speed doubles. As mentioned earlier, it increases proportionally with the speed of the car!
MORE DIFFICULT AND MORE PRECISE METHOD
v = speed km/h
r = reaction time (seconds)
If you drive at 50 km/h, the calculation of the reaction distance is as follows:
(50*1)/3,6 = 13.9 m.
As you can see, it is quite easy to calculate the reaction distance. If the question comes up on the theory test, it is not expected that you will be able to figure it out in your head using the exact method. You can use the approximate method to get an approximate result. The important thing is that you understand that the reaction time and your speed affect the reaction distance!
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The reaction time is the distance your car has to travel from the moment you detect a hazard until you press the brake pedal or swerve. The length of the reaction time is affected by:
The reaction time increases proportionally with the speed of the car, which means that if you are travelling at 100 km/h, the reaction time is twice as long as if you are travelling at 50 km/h. Reaction time varies slightly from person to person but is normally 0.5-2 seconds. People aged 45-54 have the best reaction time.
Read more
There are two different methods to calculate the reaction distance:
So if you are driving at 50 km/h, the calculation of the reaction distance is:
5*1*3 = 15 meters
If you drive at 100 km/h, the reaction distance is 10*1*3 = 30 metres.
As we can see in the example, the reaction distance doubles when the speed doubles. As mentioned earlier, it increases proportionally with the speed of the car!
Read more
v = speed km/h
r = reaction time (seconds)
If you drive at 50 km/h, the calculation of the reaction distance is as follows:
(50*1)/3,6 = 13.9 m.
As you can see, it is quite easy to calculate the reaction distance. If the question comes up on the theory test, it is not expected that you will be able to figure it out in your head using the exact method. You can use the approximate method to get an approximate result. The important thing is that you understand that the reaction time and your speed affect the reaction distance!
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Driving licence for passenger car (automatic/manual)
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Driving licence for passenger cars (automatic/manual)
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Moped
Extended B96 & BE
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Driving licence for passenger cars (automatic/manual)
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Extended B96 & BE
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Homework: read the driving licence booklet and the study booklet, and solve the problems
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8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
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The following schedule shows the approximate course content and structure.
Subject to possible schedule changes.
The practical teaching is divided between two students/car and teacher.
V.1
Homework: read the driving licence booklet and the study booklet, and solve the problems
MONDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
TUESDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
WEDNESDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
THURSDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
FRIDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
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MONDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
TUESDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
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7.45 - 12.30 Halkbana R2
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8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
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...are at the end of their driving training and soon want to drive up and take the theory test!
The one-week intensive course includes the following training elements:
(Find out about all our training sessions in more detail here)
The following schedule shows the approximate course content and structure.
Subject to possible schedule changes.
The practical teaching is divided between two students/car and teacher.
V.1
Homework: read the driving licence booklet and the study booklet, and solve the problems
MONDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
TUESDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
WEDNESDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
THURSDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
11.20 - 14.00 Self-study/Lunch
14.00 - 15.20 Choir lesson
FRIDAY
8.40 - 11.20 driving lessons
