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[-] alienanimals@lemmy.world 27 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Intelligent people leave a space of about two cars ahead of them on the freeway.

Stupid people think that space must be for them.

[-] Bertuccio@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago

Intelligent people leave a whole fucking lot more than just two car lengths.

[-] Maladius@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I think they're saying 2 car lengths when in heavy traffic going 20 mph. I hope...

[-] greyw0lv@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Back when i drove. I was taught 3 car lengths, or 3 seconds. Whichever is greater.

[-] twig@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 1 year ago

Two car lengths isn't even remotely enough space if you're traveling at high speeds.

[-] Sauerkraut@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I follow the 3 second rule and try to keep 3 seconds of travel distance between me and the car in front of me

[-] porous_grey_matter@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

This is it. Absolute minimum two seconds in perfect conditions, four if it's raining/dark/whatever.

It depends.

On a well developed well maintained "freeway" with multiple lanes, shoulders for break downs, gentle curves, et cetera it's common. 3 car lengths is more common here I think.

That said, on a "highway" (interstate?) without everything listed above I aim for 2 seconds, which is about 60 metres at highway speed.

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