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Which of the values below should you take into account when establishing the distance between the vehicle in front?

Which of the values below should you take into account when establishing the distance between the vehicle in front?

Description

Art. 19 para. 1 and 2 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - The Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: The speed of the vehicles.

The main factor to consider when establishing a safe distance from the preceding vehicle is the driving speed. The higher the speed, the longer the braking distance, so a greater distance is needed to have time to react and avoid a collision. According to Art. 19 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act, the driver is obliged to maintain the distance necessary to avoid a collision in the event of the preceding vehicle braking.