braking distance

American  

noun

1. the approximate distance a vehicle needs to come to a complete stop after the brakes are applied.

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Example Sentences

"Stick to main, gritted roads when possible. Slow down, and increase your braking distance from the vehicle in front," a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said.

From BBC

"Stick to main, gritted roads when possible. Slow down, and increase your braking distance from the vehicle in front," a spokeswoman for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.

From BBC

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attacked CR’s methods, but later, Tesla shipped an over-the-air update that improved the vehicle’s braking distance by nearly 20 feet.

From The Verge

“We can’t cheat physics and reduce braking distance at speeds, but we can reduce the reaction time before braking,” Küçük said, adding that the company was talking to other carmakers and auto suppliers about building prototypes to test the technology.

From Reuters

The two front wheels offer better grip when cornering and a shorter braking distance, according to the company, and allows it to stand upright when coming to a stop at an intersection.

From The Verge