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[-] Ravi@feddit.org 16 points 4 days ago

The simplified distance rule we learn in europe is: half your speed (km/h) in meters or as an equation, v/2000. E.g. you drive 120km/h, keep 60m distance.

[-] Cagi@lemmy.ca 0 points 4 days ago

I just leave enough room to come to a stop in the gap between us.

[-] Ravi@feddit.org 4 points 4 days ago

That's the underlying reason to keep distance ofc. The rule of thumb gives you an easy to calculate solution to how far that approximately is.

[-] Cagi@lemmy.ca 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I don't need math for this. Once you have a feel for your car you can just visually gauge it in an instant.

[-] Fuzzy_Red_Panda@lemm.ee 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Judging by how close people follow me on the Interstate, I have a feeling most drivers think this but only a small percentage can do it effectively.

And judging by how close 9 out of 10 pickup truck drivers ~~follow~~ tailgate me on the interstate even when I am doing 10-15 over, I have a feeling most don't care and would prefer to run me over in their lifted Rams and SuperDutys.

[-] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

Some of us don't have LIDAR-eyes, cut us some slack

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