One car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed. If you are then traveling at 50 mph, one should allow at least 5 car lengths between you and the car in front of you.
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.
3 seconds
8 seconds
two
4
a driver behind your vehicle is trying to pass you
4 sec
No, they have different meanings.Following distance is the safe distance to follow behind a moving motor vehicle.Stopping distance is the combination of the drivers reaction time to apply the brakes and the time the vehicle takes to come to a halt.
3 seconds
In any driving location, it is generally agreed to be safe if you position yourself 3 seconds or more behind the vehicle in front of you.
Drivers should look 12 to 15 seconds ahead of their vehicle on city streets and ______ seconds ahead on freeways
3 seconds