The blue car in the picture is following the red car at 40 mph. What minimum following distance does the Virginia Driver's Manual recommend?

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Why

The Virginia Driver's Manual sets the gap by speed: 2 seconds under 35 mph, 3 seconds at 35 to 45 mph, and 4 seconds at 46 to 70 mph. At 40 mph that means at least 3 seconds, and you should leave even more room in bad weather.

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Topic: Following distance   License: Car permit

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• Virginia: Road Rules

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