Page 161 - Safety Memo

of your vehicle should be at the same object or not quite
By the time you say the word “three”, the front bumper
tailgating and don’t have enough following distance to
If your bumper has already passed the object, you are
a well‐

Maintaining a Safe Following Distance

stop safely – back off and try again. The Three Second Following Distance technique works at all speeds but only under ideal conditions – maintained vehicle driven in dry conditions on a road with good traction and good visibility.

to it.

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