The red car in the picture is directly ahead of the blue car. What is the recommended space for the blue car to leave?

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Why

Leave at least 3 seconds behind the car ahead: count from when it passes a fixed object until you reach that same object. Add more room on wet, icy, or dark roads. A 1- or 2-second gap is too short to react and stop safely.

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Topic: Following distance   License: Car permit

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• Colorado: State Practice Set

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