What is the stopping distance behind another vehicle?

This distance should be enough to be able to bring your car to a complete stop should the vehicle in front of you make an emergency stop. At all times travel at least with a 2 seconds time delay behind the vehicle ahead of you or keep a distance of three cars behind the vehicle in front of you.

Is it illegal to drive close to another car?

The tailgating (or preventing) vehicle will drive as close as possible to another leading vehicle to prevent the side vehicle from cutting in. Like all forms, this practice of tailgating is illegal and attempts to force the side vehicle to slow down and get into the line of traffic behind the tailgating vehicle.

How close is too close to a car?

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.

What distance should you leave between cars?

Keeping a big enough stopping distance is crucial to staying safe, particularly in fast moving traffic when you have less time to react. Always allow at least 2 seconds from the vehicle in front, and at least double this in bad conditions. Not doing so could have tragic consequences.

How many feet do you stop behind a car?

So, a car traveling at 60 miles per hour takes the average person about 60 feet of traveled distance to react to a situation. This means that a car traveling at 60 actually needs about 240 feet of distance to stop.

Is it illegal to follow too close?

Vehicle Code 21703 VC is the California statute that prohibits drivers from following the vehicle in front too closely, or tailgating. A ticket for this traffic offense is an infraction that carries a fine of $238.00 plus court costs. Officers frequently write this citation as 21703 VC or 21703 CVC.

What is it called when you follow a vehicle too closely?

Following too closely behind another motorist, or tailgating, is an aggressive driving behavior.

Is the 2 second rule law?

The 2 second rule is used regardless of speed because the distance between your vehicle and the one in front will extend the faster you travel. Using the 2 second rule helps to significantly reduce accidents or reduce collision damage if one occurs.

What is the maximum distance allowed between the two vehicles?

If you tow another vehicle, what is the maximum distance allowed between the two vehicles? 4m is the maximum distance allowed between the rear of the vehicle towing, and the front of the vehicle being towed.