Physical Condition of the Driver
What consequence does a slower reaction time have on stopping distance?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- A It shortens the stopping distance
- ✓ It lengthens the stopping distance
- C It has no consequence
- D It automatically reduces the vehicle's speed
Why this is the correct answer
A slower reaction time lengthens the distance covered before braking begins, so the total stopping distance is greater and the risk of an accident increases.
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