To pass your road test, passenger vehicles must maintain a following distance of 2 seconds. Watch the video! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► / smartdrivetest
Passenger vehicles must maintain a following distance of 2-3 seconds in good conditions.
Large vehicles (trucks & trailers, buses, lorries, vehicles towing trailers) must maintain a greater following distance of 5 seconds.
Following distance is measure in time, because it is relative to speed. In other words, the faster the vehicle travels the greater the following distance.
For example, at 60kph (40mph) your following distance is approximately 34m (111'ft) when following at 2 seconds. When the road speed increases to 100kph (62mph) your following distance increases to 54m (177'ft) when following at 2 seconds.
When travelling along a roadway, find a fixed object in the distance. When the vehicle in front of you passes that fixed object your start counting.
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When you pass the same fixed object, stop counting. The number you reached is your following distance. Under ideal driving conditions in a passenger vehicle it should be 2 seconds minimum.
As road conditions deteriorate, your following distance should increase.
Good defensive posturing dictates a safe following distance. And for the buffer of space around your vehicle, you can always control the space in front of your vehicle - always.
A proper following distance will also reduce stress, fatigue, and improve fuel economy. As well, good speed management in combination with space management will allow you to use cruise control and brake less. Both of these will improve the overall life of your vehicle, thus costing you less money because you won't have as many repair bills.
Good luck on your road test!
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