How many seconds of following distance, at the very least, does a 40-foot bus need at 50 mph when the road and visibility are both good?

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Base following distance is 1 second per 10 feet of length, or 4 seconds for a 40-foot bus. Because the bus is going faster than 40 mph, add 1 second, for 5 in all.

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Topic: Following distance   License: CDL

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