FRICTION AND BRAKING
2 marks · EasyGive two different factors that can increase the thinking distance of a driver.
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Tiredness and alcohol/drugs can increase the thinking distance.
Also accept: Distraction, such as using a mobile phone, and poor visibility such as fog.
Common mistakes: Giving braking distance factors instead of thinking distance factors.
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B1 · 1 mark · For one correct factor such as tiredness, alcohol/drugs, distraction, or poor visibility.
B2 · 1 mark · For a second correct and different factor.
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Tiredness can slow down a driver's reaction. Alcohol or drug use can also increase thinking distance by reducing reaction speed.