Why is following distance important?
It allows you to see the speedometer of the car ahead
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It gives you time and space to react and stop safely if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly
It is required only in bad weather conditions
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It helps other drivers know you are paying attention
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Maintaining a safe following distance gives you time to react and enough space to stop safely if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. The faster you drive, the more distance you need.
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