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You should probably not be following one in the first place.

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Q: What is the distance for following an emergency vehicle?
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What is following distance?

What is following distance? Following distance is the space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you while driving. It's important for all drivers to maintain a safe following distance, so that they have time to safely stop in case the vehicle in front of them brakes abruptly.


It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle?

Yes if you are just following it to see where it is going. It is however not illegal to be going in the same direction as an emergency vehicle as long as you stay 500 feet back. If the emergency vehicle is not using its emergency lights or sirens, and is not stopped at an emergency scene, you can treat it like a regular vehicle and follow it as would be legal for any other vehicle.


What is the distance you should maintain behind a vehicle which is not classified as a emergency vehicle?

one car length for each 10mph


It is illegal to follow an emergency vehicle at a distance of?

No generalized answer can be given. This can be different in every state.


How many feet should you stay behind a emergency vehicle?

The distance one must maintain behind an emergency vehicle actively engaged in a response, or a pursuit, will vary by state regulations, and even sometimes by local jurisdiction. Fire apparatus customarily has this distance stenciled on the back of the equipment. If it is a law enforcement or emergency medical vehicle you must be aware of your own jurisdictions regulations.Note: Unless you are also operating an emergency vehicle, you may NOT follow one engaged as above. It is against the law to do so in every jurisdiction I am aware of.


When following another vehicle you should adjust your headlight at a distance of what?

200 Feet


In good weather conditions the safe following distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you is at least what distance?

8 seconds


What should you do when following a vehicle?

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles. Never tailgate.


What is the superstition of a red robin following you around even a distance in a vehicle?

Thats too wierd.


To avoid striking the vehicle in the front of you keep at least how many seconds following distance?

two


What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle?

Grant the emergency vehicle the right of way.


How many seconds following distance does it take to pass a vehicle safely in good conditions?

3 seconds