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The standard rule of thumb is that there should be about three car lengths between cars on the road when traffic is flowing.
The standard rule of thumb is that there should be about three car lengths between cars on the road when traffic is flowing.
Rule of thumb, 1 car length every 10 mph
At minimum 3 seconds. If the road conditions are adverse, it should be 5 seconds or more.
The standard rule of thumb is that there should be about three car lengths between cars on the road when traffic is flowing.
You should leave enough time to allow you to stop safely if the car in front comes to a sudden halt. You should be aware of your vehicles stopping capabilities and adjust the driving time accordingly.
To be able to react if the car ahead should suddenly brake you should keep a three second gap to the car ahead.
You should leave enough time to allow you to stop safely if the car in front comes to a sudden halt. You should be aware of your vehicles stopping capabilities and adjust the driving time accordingly.
You should leave enough time to allow you to stop safely if the car in front comes to a sudden halt. You should be aware of your vehicles stopping capabilities and adjust the driving time accordingly.
A safe distance, depending on road and weather conditions, would be 2 - 3 seconds
The standard rule of thumb is that there should be about three car lengths between cars on the road when traffic is flowing.
The distance between two cars while driving should be at least 2–3 seconds of following distance under normal conditions. This allows enough time to react to any sudden stops or changes in traffic flow. It is important to increase the following distance in adverse weather conditions or when driving at higher speeds.