Traffic School Questions for Feedback

Following a Truck and Space Cushions

Question (submitted on 4/16/2020)

Hi TrafficSchool team

First of all congratulations for the webpage it is really helping me to improve my driving skills. But let me add one specific point when you say:

When following a truck stay about 20-25 car lengths behind. This will better allow you to see the road ahead. This also leaves more room for braking. A safe driving distance in front of a truck is at least four car lengths. Make sure you can see the truck's headlights in your inside rear-view mirror.

I would say that we should increase the distance in front of a truck to ten or 15 car lengths because we need to consider the TOTAL STOPING DISTANCE of the truck (is pretty much higher than a car).

Thank you
Marcio

Answer
Hello Marcio- Thank you for your kinds words and reaching out with your feedback! To be a safe driver, you need space all around your vehicle. When things go wrong, space gives y... Read Full Answer