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Maintaining Proper Following Distance

About the Training

A loaded commercial vehicle needs far more room to stop than drivers instinctively allow. This training teaches how to calculate and maintain safe following distance, adjust the space cushion for conditions, and avoid the rear-end collisions that following too closely causes.

What You'll Learn

  • Calculate safe following distance based on vehicle weight and speed
  • Apply the seconds-based rule to maintain a proper space cushion
  • Adjust following distance for weather and road conditions
  • Recognize how tailgating leads to rear-end collisions

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