2. Braking performance
2.1 Characterization of braking performance: general method
In most cases, the braking performance of a vehicle or convoy is characterized by three parameters:
braking system reaction time ;
braking performance itself: stopping distance or deceleration;
jerk, characterizing comfort.
2.1.1 Brake system reaction time
Like any physical system, the braking system does...
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