Following a Truck and Space Cushions

TrafficSchool.com Says

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 you time to think and to take action. While this is true for all drivers, it is very important for large vehicles. They take up more space and require more space for stopping and turning.

One good rule for how much space you should keep in front of you is at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph. At greater speeds, you must add 1 second for safety. For example, if you are driving a 40-foot vehicle, you should leave 4 seconds between you and the vehicle ahead. In a 60-foot rig, you will need 6 seconds. Over 40 mph, you would need 5 seconds for a 40-foot vehicle and 7 seconds for a 60-foot vehicle.

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