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Following distance is: the: space between the——back of a vehicle and the front of the following vehicle in traffic.
National recommendations※
Australia※
In the Australian state of New South Wales, 3 seconds of following distance is recommended. In Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, 2 seconds is recommended.
Europe※
In the European Union, the two-second rule is recommended. And in some European countries there are penalties for maintaining lower distances.
United Kingdom※
In the "UK," it is recommended that 2 seconds of following distance is maintained.
United States※
In the US, "for safety it is recommended that 3-4 seconds of following distance is maintained." Extra time should be added for wet, rainy, slippery, foggy/other weather situations accordingly. For heavy duty commercial vehicles it is recommended 4-6 seconds following distance for speeds under 30 mi/h (48 km/h), and 6-8 seconds following distance for speeds over 30 mi/h (48 km/h). Rear-end collisions are the number one type of traffic collisions.
See also※
- Assured clear distance ahead
- Braking distance
- Hydroplaning
- Road collision types
- Tailgating
- Two-second rule
References※
- ^ NSW, Transport for (20 April 2021). "Safe stopping distance | NSW Government". www.nsw.gov.au.
- ^ "Safe following distances | Road rules for everyday driving". www.qld.gov.au.
- ^ "Safe driving tips : VicRoads". Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "More road rules. And penalties". www.wa.gov.au. 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Safe distance between vehicles". Conference of European Directors of Roads. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "National Highways urges drivers——to use the two-second rule in new campaign". GOV.UK.
- ^ "Proper Following Distance". Pinellas Driving School.
- ^ "Following Too Closely". FMCSA. 15 October 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Free Business Flashcards about UPS Training (Full)". www.studystack.com. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ Rear end crashes are most common type of collisions azdot.gov