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[–] 35 points 2 months ago (10 children)

Leave a solid 1.5 to 2 car lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you while on the highway. When someone wants to merge into that space, let them and recreate the separation. It's a kindness not just to those who merge into the space, but to all drivers as it makes travel for everyone safer and lower stress.

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  • [–] 19 points 2 months ago* (7 children)

    it should be 1 car length per 10mph of speed. 2 car lengths isn't enough at highway speeds, it should be several, because as speeds increase your reaction time shortens and so does the force of impact

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  • [–] 17 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    I was taught the 3 second rule. If you drive 3 seconds behind, the space will adjust to the speed.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (2 children)

    I was taught 2 seconds, interesting number to track.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    You're not wrong and good luck getting anyone to do that. Can you imagine how much easier/nicer/more efficent travel would be if people would do this?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago*

    I know. and sometimes... my passengers tell me off for 'being a pussy' for following it... because they are such shitty backseat drivers.

    like some people legit think tailgating is how you should drive... at all times and all speeds. same idiots who have massive accident rates and blame other drivers for 'being in the way'.

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