Braking time
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000745
The duration measured from the instant a driver applies the brakes until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This period includes both the driver's reaction time and the mechanical response of the braking system. It is a key factor in determining safe following distances and vehicle performance standards.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000745 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Bremsweg; Spanish: tiempo de frenado; French: temps de freinage |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-000745",
"term": "Braking time",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The duration measured from the instant a driver applies the brakes until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This period includes both the driver's reaction time and the mechanical response of the braking system. It is a key factor in determining safe following distances and vehicle performance standards.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Bremsweg",
"es": "tiempo de frenado",
"fr": "temps de freinage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/braking-time/"
}
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