Safe Distance to Drive behind/ Away From Other Vehicles
in Various Conditions Tailgating is a dangerous yet common practice that is seen in most drivers. There is an ideal distance that should be left between your car and the one in front and behind you. In this article, we are going to discuss the safe distance to drive behind and away from other vehicles in various situations and conditions. The safe following distance is determined by several factors. One of the most important is speed. This goes hand in hand with the distance you will take for your car to come to a stop in case of an emergency. The higher the speeds the longer distance you will need to stop the car. 3 Second Rule Driving at a speed of 60 km/ h, it would take you about 100 meters to come to a stop which mostly takes 3 seconds. This is the safest speed limit and distance when following a car. The following distance is not always the same. There are various situations and conditions that will require a cross around a larger distance. Safe Following Distance When the...