It is not seconds, but car length. If you are seconds behind someone and they stop fast you will hit them.
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10/15
I was taught that you should look ahead a minimum of 15 seconds ahead. That equates to about a block to a block and a half ahead of you.
20
12-15 seconds
30 seconds
Drivers should look 12 to 15 seconds ahead of their vehicle on city streets and ______ seconds ahead on freeways
One should look 10 to 12 seconds ahead to avoid collisions.
10/15
I was taught that you should look ahead a minimum of 15 seconds ahead. That equates to about a block to a block and a half ahead of you.
10 seconds (1/4 mile ahead)
12-15 seconds.
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20
12-15 seconds
30 seconds
2 seconds is the safe distance.
You would need to position yourself 30 seconds ahead.