Re: Following Distance

I'm not sure how to judge the distance by the number of seconds.

What I've learnt was to keep a distance of minimum 2-3 cars in
case of emergency...


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On Apr 20, 1:45 pm, "Paul Hovnanian P.E." <p...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Back when I was learning to drive, the recommended following distance
(with good weather and visibility) was 2 seconds. That was back when we
all drove cars with bias ply tires, drum brakes and shitty suspensions.

A few years ago, I saw something put out by 'experts' recommending a
three second following rule. I just wrote that off to the general
descent of the median driving population into old age dementia and the
legislature's unwillingness to do anything about it.

Now, the state patrol is publicizing their effort to crack down on
tailgating. The mentioned that the recommended following distance is now
4 seconds.

Aside from the obvious loosening of the acceptable minimal driving
standards, do they realize what impact this has on the carrying capacity
of the highway system?

</end of rant>

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