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Which of the following affects the braking distance of a vehicle?

  1. A.The speed and weight of the vehicle.
  2. B.The use of unleaded fuel.
  3. C.The brake-pad clearance.
  4. D.The power of the engine.
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Correct answer: A. The speed and weight of the vehicle.

The overall stopping distance of your vehicle depends on its speed and weight – faster and heavier vehicles require greater stopping distances.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 804 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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