Final answer:
The total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled until it can come to a full stop depends on the braking distance and the reaction distance.
Step-by-step explanation:
The total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled, in ideal conditions, until you can bring your vehicle to a full stop consists of two components: the braking distance and the reaction distance.
The braking distance is the distance your vehicle covers after hitting the brakes until it comes to a complete stop. This distance depends on factors such as the initial velocity of the vehicle, the coefficient of friction between the tires and the road, and the condition of the road surface.
The reaction distance is the distance your vehicle travels during the driver's reaction time, which is the time it takes for the driver to perceive a situation (e.g., a red light) and react by hitting the brakes. The reaction distance depends on the driver's reaction time and the initial velocity of the vehicle.
To calculate the total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled until it comes to a full stop, you need to add the braking distance and the reaction distance together.