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[–] 24 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

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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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