In the picture, the blue car is following the red car. What minimum gap should the blue car's driver keep?

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Why

Use the 3-second rule: once the red car passes a fixed landmark, the blue car should take at least three seconds to reach that same spot, so a 1- or 2-second gap is too short. On slippery roads, in darkness or bad weather, or when following a motorcycle or a large vehicle, Delaware advises a 4-second gap.

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Topic: Following distance   License: Car permit

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• Delaware: Road Rules

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