"As driving conditions become more difficult and potentially hazardous, it's crucial that motorists understand how dramatically stopping distances can increase. In dry weather, the Highway Code advises stopping distances of 23 metres at 30mph, 53 metres at 50mph, and 96 metres at 70mph - the equivalent of around 24 car lengths. However, these distances can increase significantly in winter. Snow and icy conditions can require up to 10 times the usual distance, while wet weather demands at least double the normal stopping distance."
"It's also important to remember that stopping distance isn't just about braking. It also includes thinking distance - the distance a vehicle travels from the moment a driver perceives a hazard, to the time they react by applying the brakes, allowing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. If drivers are tired, stressed or distracted, it can affect the thinking distance and reduce the speed at which drivers react, taking even longer for the vehicle to come to a halt."
As winter arrives and frosty weather approaches, motorists are urged to allow greater stopping distances to prevent avoidable collisions. Wintry conditions like snow and ice can require stopping distances up to ten times greater than usual, while wet weather demands at least double the normal distance. Drivers are six times more likely to have an accident between October and March due to reduced daylight and challenging weather. In dry conditions, recommended stopping distances are 23 metres at 30mph, 53 metres at 50mph, and 96 metres at 70mph. Stopping distance includes thinking distance and braking distance, and fatigue, stress, or distraction increase thinking distance and slow reaction times, extending the distance needed to halt safely.
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