To lower the risk of rear-end collisions, drivers should:
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Decrease the minimum safe following distance.
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Signal well in advance for turns and stops.
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Avoid driving with the flow of traffic.
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Never use their rearview mirrors.
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Explanation
To avoid rear-end collisions, drivers should always signal for at least 100 feet before making a turn and avoid braking hard to come to a stop. The faster they travel, the longer the stopping distance will be, so they should increase their following distance accordingly.
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