one car length per ten miles per hour
You should follow the two-second rule while driving to maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
The major cause of accidents between vehicles already on a highway and a vehicle entering a highway from an entrance ramp is because ramp motorists fail to YIELD.YIELD signs mean, allow traffic already on the highway to pass and proceed only when there is safe and clear distance to MERGE into moving traffic.
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.
as a defensive driver you must follow the car ahead of you at safe distance of?
7 car lengths
If your car stalls at a highway rail intersection, remain calm and assess the situation quickly. First, ensure your vehicle is in a safe position and turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers. If possible, exit the vehicle and move to a safe distance away from the tracks. Call for assistance and inform authorities of your location, as trains can approach quickly.
4 seconds
While towing a trailer on a highway with a 65 mph speed limit, you should adhere to that limit if it is safe to do so. Make sure your vehicle and trailer are properly equipped and balanced, and maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles. Drive at a speed that is comfortable and manageable given the conditions.
If your vehicle breaks down on a highway without a paved shoulder, first, turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers. If possible, steer your vehicle to the side of the road to minimize obstruction. Exit the vehicle from the side away from traffic, and stay a safe distance away while waiting for assistance. If you have a cell phone, call for help or use roadside assistance services.
Safe distance is 2 seconds, or 4 car lengths. More if snow is on the ground or its raining.
Obey posted signs and lane indicators, maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of them.
Three seconds is considered a safe distance to follow someone at. Here in California the Highway Patrol suggests four seconds. Any time you are following someone closer than is safe for the conditions, you could get a ticket.