Like the blue car in the picture, you are driving behind another vehicle. How much space should you leave ahead of you?

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Why

Leaving a distance of at least one car length for each 10 mph, or at least 3 seconds, gives you space to respond and brake in case the vehicle in front halts abruptly. A gap of just 1 or 1.5 seconds leaves hardly any time to react.

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Topic: Following distance   License: Car permit

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• Michigan: Road Rules

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