How Much Distance Should Be Between Cars When Driving?
How Much Distance Should Be Between Cars When Driving?
I'll be honest - I used to tailgate like it was a competitive sport. Following way too close, thinking I was being an "efficient" driver by maximizing road space. Then I rear-ended someone at a red light because I couldn't stop in time, and suddenly safe following distance became very real to me.
That fender-bender cost me $1,200 and taught me that the distance between your car and the vehicle in front isn't just a suggestion - it's literally the difference between arriving safely and creating a mess on the road.
The 3-Second Rule …