What is a safe following distance at all speeds?

The 2-3 Second Rule: Most International road safety campaigns refer to the “2″ or “3” Second Rule” as a guideline for safe following distances. A point on the road is noted, 2-3 seconds are counted, and if that point is still visible then there’s probably enough following distance.

What is the correct following distance when driving?

The rule of thumb is to maintain at least a three-second following distance, giving you time to react and avoid potentially dangerous situations. You can calculate this by using a fixed object, such as a pole or an overpass to determine how far in front of you the car is.

When driving at speeds under 30 mph keep a minimum following distance of?

Four seconds. The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you will have to react if another driver makes a mistake. Keep a minimum following distance of two seconds when driving slower than 30 mph, under normal conditions.

When driving you should stay at least?

The two-second rule is a rule of thumb by which a driver may maintain a safe trailing distance at any speed. The rule is that a driver should ideally stay at least two seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front of his or her vehicle.

How many seconds ahead should you look when driving?

A general rule of thumb is to scan ahead 12-15 seconds in all environments, 1-11⁄2 blocks in city environments and 1⁄4 mile in highway environments. Blind spots and mirrors should be checked every 3-5 seconds before and after changing lanes.

How much following time should you keep at highway freeway speeds or when following a motorcycle or semi truck?

Remember: The space between your vehicle and a large vehicle behind you on a highway should be four seconds at speeds of 46-70 mph, plus one second for every 10 feet of vehicle length.

When traveling behind a vehicle under 35 mph what distance should you leave?

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For instance, if you are traveling at a speed of less than 35 mph, you should be safe with a two-second cushion. If your speed increases to 35-to-45 mph, a three-second following distance should be safe, while a four-second distance would apply if you were going 46 to 70 mph.

When driving a 60 foot truck at 35 mph in ideal conditions you should keep at least of space in front of you?

That means you should keep at least 3 seconds of distance between you and any vehicle in front of you, and perhaps more depending on driving conditions.