In the picture, the blue car is driving behind the red car. How much following distance does the Oregon Driver Manual tell the blue car's driver to keep?

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Why

Oregon's manual calls a gap of 2 to 4 seconds safe and asks for 4 seconds or more above 30 mph: when the red car passes a sign or pole, the blue car's driver should count at least 2 seconds, or 4 above 30 mph, before reaching the same spot. A shorter gap leaves too little time to react and brake.

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Topic: Following distance   License: Car permit

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• Oregon: Road Rules

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