1.1 This test method covers the measurement of stopping distance on paved surfaces with a passenger vehicle equipped with specified full-scale automobile tires.
1.2 This test method utilizes a measurement of stopping distances representing the non-steady state skid resistance on four locked wheels as the vehicle decelerates over a wetted pavement surface under specified limits of static wheel load and from a desired speed, while the vehicle remains essentially parallel to its original direction of motion.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E445/E445M-15(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM E178 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
ASTM E274/E274M Standard Test Method for Skid Resistance of Paved Surfaces Using a Full-Scale Tire*, 2020-06-01 Update
ASTM E501 Standard Specification for Standard Rib Tire for Pavement Skid-Resistance Tests
ASTM F403 Standard Test Method for Tires for Wet Traction in Straight-Ahead Braking, Using Highway Vehicles
ASTM F457 Standard Test Method for Speed and Distance Calibration of a Fifth Wheel Equipped With Either Analog or Digital Instrumentation
ASTM E445/E445M-15(2019) history
2019ASTM E445/E445M-15(2019) Standard Test Method for Stopping Distance on Paved Surfaces Using a Passenger Vehicle Equipped with Full-Scale Tires
2015ASTM E445/E445M-15 Standard Test Method for Stopping Distance on Paved Surfaces Using a Passenger Vehicle Equipped With Full-Scale Tires
1988ASTM E445/E445M-88(2013) Standard Test Method for Stopping Distance on Paved Surfaces Using a Passenger Vehicle Equipped With Full-Scale Tires
1988ASTM E445/E445M-88(2008) Standard Test Method for Stopping Distance on Paved Surfaces Using a Passenger Vehicle Equipped With Full-Scale Tires
1988ASTM E445/E445M-88(2001) Standard Test Method for Stopping Distance on Paved Surfaces Using a Passenger Vehicle Equipped With Full-Scale Tires
1988ASTM E445/E445M-88(1996) Standard Test Method for Stopping Distance on Paved Surfaces Using a Passenger Vehicle Equipped With Full-Scale Tires