4.) Four To Six Second Following Time For Speeds Up To 30mph, 6-8 seconds For Speeds Over 30mph Flashcards

Why? Buys Time.

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Sentence 1.) To Calculate Following Distance…

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To calculate following distance - When the vehicle ahead passes a stationary item, start counting 1/1,000 one, 1/1,000 two, 1/1,000 three until the front bumper of my vehicle reaches that item.

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Sentence 2.) This Is My Following…

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This is my following distance in seconds and gives me time to act to any changes in the traffic scene ahead.

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Point 4 Question.) Why… Buys…

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Why? Buys time.

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To calculate following distance - When the vehicle ahead passes a stationary item, start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000 three until the front bumper of my vehicle reaches that item. This is my following distance in seconds and gives me time to act to any changes in the traffic scene ahead.

Why? Buys time.

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