What is a vehicle’s “stopping distance”?

1. The distance covered by the vehicle as of the moment in which the driver reacts to the risk until he steps on the brake pedal.
2. The required distance for stopping at a certain speed.
3. The distance covered by the vehicle from the beginning of braking until the vehicle stops.
4. Correct answer: The distance covered by the vehicle from the time that the driver identifies the risk ahead of him until the vehicle stops.

WhyStopping distance runs from the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle stops completely. It includes both reaction and braking.