Under normal conditions, what following distance is safe?

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Why

A gap of at least 3 seconds gives you time to notice a problem ahead and stop: count the seconds from when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point until you reach it. A gap of 1 second or less is too short to react, and in poor conditions you should leave even more space.

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Topic: Following distance   License: Car permit

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• Hawaii: Road Rules

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