Reaction Distance + Braking Distance equals which distance?

• A. Braking Distance
• B. Stopping Distance
• C. Reaction Distance + Braking Distance
• D. Perception Distance

Answer: (C)

Stopping distance is the total distance a vehicle travels from recognizing a hazard to coming to a complete stop. It combines two parts: reaction distance—the distance traveled while you react to the hazard and before braking begins—and braking distance—the distance traveled after you start braking until you stop. Adding these together gives the full stopping distance, which is why the statement equating it to Reaction Distance + Braking Distance is correct. The other options describe only part of the process or a different phase, so they don’t represent the total stopping distance.