Which of these factors has a direct influence on the braking distance?
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Correct answer
B. the condition of the brakes
Explanation
The braking distance is the distance a car travels from pressing the brake to stopping. It is directly affected by the condition of the brakes - answer B: worn brake pads, discs or a leaking system can lengthen it by as much as a dozen metres or more. The condition of the tyres, the road surface and the speed also matter. Road markings (A) and vertical signs (C) inform and warn, but do not change the physics of braking.
The Road Traffic Act requires a vehicle to be equipped and maintained in a way that ensures easy, convenient and reliable use of the braking devices and does not endanger safety. The effectiveness of the brakes is checked at the technical inspection, but every brake that squeals or pulls to one side is a signal not to wait for the inspection.
Legal basis: Art. 66 para. 1 point 1 and 5 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)