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

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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

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

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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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