The blue car is traveling faster than 30 mph behind the red car. What minimum following distance does the Texas Driver Handbook recommend for its driver?

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The Texas Driver Handbook calls for at least 2 seconds of following distance at 30 mph or less and at least 4 seconds above 30 mph. Since the blue car is going faster than 30 mph, its driver should keep at least 4 seconds and add more in bad weather.

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Topic: Following distance   License: Car permit

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• Texas: Road Rules

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