stopping distancenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈstɒp.ɪŋ ˌdɪs.təns/us/ˈstɑː.pɪŋ ˌdɪs.təns/the distance travelled between the time when someone decides to stop a vehicle moving, and the time when the vehicle completely stops:
The stopping distance depends on several factors, including the road surface and the driver's reflexes.
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