stopping distance
noun
the distance that a car travels from the time the driver decides to brake until the car comes to a complete stop.
stopping distances
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pluralof stopping distance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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You note that California’s new tire regulations are “perilous” because they may increase stopping distances on wet pavements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Such safety considerations are particularly weighty for SUVs and trucks, which have longer stopping distances and can cause more damage during collisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
In 2007, Norfolk Southern boasted about running the nation’s first train fitted exclusively with the new braking technology, saying it could reduce stopping distances by 60 percent.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2023
With 30% shorter stopping distances and less chance of sliding, winter tires reduce accident and injury potential compared to all-season rubber.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
Campaigners argue the chances of someone surviving being hit by a car at 20mph rather than 30mph is seven to times higher while stopping distances are almost halved.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2022
