dubble_chyn OP t1_iws8l2i wrote
Reply to comment by YaBoiFluke in People who leave 10 car lengths between them and the car in front of them on the highway in traffic going < 40mph… WHY?!?? by dubble_chyn
You can be closer than 5+ car lengths without tailgating. Not saying everyone should be bumper-to-bumper, but keep up for god’s sake.
YaBoiFluke t1_iwsdz70 wrote
The average reaction time to cars in front of you is roughly a second. If you are going 70mph, it will take you approximately 6-7 car lengths to recognize they slammed on their brakes. They would also be going a slower speed than you. At that point you’d better pray your brakes are better than theirs.
ReporterOther2179 t1_iwshpod wrote
In the situation you describe he’s keeping up, but at a safe distance.
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