500 feet
In most jurisdictions, a vehicle towing another vehicle must maintain a safe following distance, typically at least 500 feet, to ensure both vehicles have enough space to stop safely in case of an emergency. This rule helps prevent collisions and allows for better visibility and maneuvering on the road.Drivers should always adhere to local laws and regulations regarding towing distances to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road.
You shouldn't be any closer then 500 ft
Get Three Feet or Closer to the Truck Hold The Lock and Unlock Buttons at the Same Time Until the Truck Chirps
500 feet.
500 feet is preferred, but rarely happens. Try to maintain at least 200 feet and be alert for any sudden stops, turns, or other manuvers.--Yeah but you better freaking be careful about following fire truck! One was going the same i was on the way home today and the guy got out and like yelled at me and asked for my license and then disagreed about the route i normally take home claiming i lived somewhere else. So don't ever follow one unless you live towards where its going because apparently you can't do that.
9 yards = 27 feet which is closer to 26 feet
It is best to follow 100 feet or more. This gives you space to react to and avoid debris flying back at your car, and more than enough room to stop in the event of an emergency.Added: While the "10 feet for every 10 MPH of speed rule" is a good guideline, the above answer is a good one for following a commercial truck or bus. If you get too close to the rear of the truck/bus you move in too close for the driver to see you in his sideview mirrors and you are too close to see anything around the truck.
10 foot truck-368 cubic feet 14 foot truck-669 cubic feet 17 foot truck-849 cubic feet 24 foot truck-1401 cubic feet 26 foot truck-1538 cubic feet
Each state or country has it's own laws. In California it's 300 feet.
300 feet
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There is no set number of feet of following distance. Too arbitrary. Even the old "one car length for every 10mph" for cars is inaccurate, that's too close-- and also arbitrary. Follow no closer than you can react in the event of anything unexpected. No closer than you can see the truck cab mirrors, there is a rule --if you can see the drivers mirrors, he/she can see you. If you are too close to see mirrors, back off..way off. Weather plays a role. Speed, condition of road. Two-lane high-speed, or Freeway. Far behind enough you can see what's ahead. I have learned patience, my life is worth more than getting to my destination 5 minutes sooner. OK, this is a long-winded way of saying a long way back.