Always maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you. A safe following distance is defined as:
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One second.
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4-6 seconds.
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5-10 seconds.
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2-4 seconds.
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Explanation
Maintaining a safe following distance is crucial for safe driving. The speed at which you drive affects your ability to react and stop, so a safe following distance ensures you have enough time and space to react to changing road conditions and avoid accidents. A safe following distance is defined as 2-4 seconds.
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