What distance should you keep from the car travelling in front of you?

Explanation

Correct answer: The distance necessary to avoid a crash in the event that the car in front of you brakes or stops.

The driver is required to maintain the necessary distance to avoid a collision in the event of the preceding vehicle braking or stopping. In the situation shown, driving behind a large lorry significantly reduces visibility of the road ahead. For this reason, a greater distance should be maintained to ensure sufficient time to react and brake safely.

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