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Robert Loggia and David Lynch have something to say about this:

https://youtu.be/nDilD3wAxt8?feature=shared

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Lord I hate those fucking cunts who see two car lengths of space as an invitation. I’m going 85, you’re going 75, don’t suddenly hop in front of me because the clown in front of you is going 70.

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You can’t do this in LA, but LA fucking sucks so fuck 'em haha.

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yeah me too. i get a lot of rollerskaters squeezing into the space so i keep backing off til theyre all jammed ass to mouth like a human centipede. gotta keep my distance for when the chain binds. and it will

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

Stupid people think that space must be for them.

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

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

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

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