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More braking distance may be needed.
Combined mass and inertia increase, and more braking distance may be needed. Adapt speed, increase your safety margin and anticipate manoeuvres. Follow manufacturer guidance on load, tyre pressure and settings. Carrying a passenger does not itself mean the rider’s reaction time increases; distance also depends on speed, grip and braking technique.
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More braking distance may be needed.
Reaction time necessarily increases solely because a passenger is carried.
Braking distance always decreases.
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Glossary terms in this question
Braking distance
Distance the vehicle travels from the moment the brake is pressed until it stops.
Reaction time
Time from when the driver perceives a hazard until they act on the controls.
Tyre pressure
The internal air pressure of tyres, set by the manufacturer, that drives behaviour, fuel use and safety.
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