What is reaction distance?

Question

Reaction distance is the distance traveled between the moment you mentally recognize a hazard and when you physically hit the brakes.

Accepted Answer

The distance traveled between seeing a hazard and physically hitting the brakes

Answer

The distance traveled between a hazard becoming visible and a driver seeing the hazard

Answer

The distance traveled before a driver realizes they must brake

Answer

The distance traveled between physically hitting the brake and coming to a complete stop