The **braking distance** is the space a vehicle travels from the moment the brake is applied until it comes to a complete stop. This distance can vary due to several factors, such as **speed**, **vehicle load**, its **technical conditions**, the **weather**, **road conditions**, and the **driver's characteristics**.

When the road is **icy**, the vehicle's wheels cannot grip the ground well, causing the vehicle to skid and requiring much more space to stop. This is because ice significantly reduces the friction between the tires and the road. For this reason, it is recommended to drive slowly and maintain a large safety distance from other vehicles.


In icy conditions, the braking distance can increase up to **ten times more** than normal. This means that if you normally need a certain distance to stop in dry conditions, on an icy road you will need ten times that distance to brake completely. Therefore, it is crucial to take additional precautions when driving in these conditions to avoid accidents.