South Carolina drivers are taught a minimum gap for following another vehicle. How much space should the blue car leave behind the red car?

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Why

South Carolina's guideline is a gap of no less than 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead, often paired with the older rule of one car length for each 10 mph. Leave extra room when rain, fog, or ice makes stopping harder.

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Topic: Following distance   License: Car permit

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• South Carolina: State Practice Set

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