Video: Defensive Driving: Proper Following Distance

Proper following distance in an automobile allows you to stop before hitting the car in front of you. Learn defensive driving skills from a professional instructor in this free education video.

Video Transcript

We're going to talk about a safe driving distance between other automobiles and in inclement weather, you want to stay at least two vehicles or vehicle and half behind the other car ahead of you. In the event that he does something irrational, you will have plenty of time to stop. And during inclement weather such as rain, snow or sleet and so on be at least five miles below the regular speed limit. This will help you stop your vehicle in time and to prevent hopefully, an accident. On drier pavement you may sneak your vehicle up and you may drive approximately this far from the other vehicle, which is a car length. A good car length and a quarter from the other vehicle will give you ample stopping time. Now in the event that the other automobile ahead of us comes up out of an exit and he comes to a stop sign, or he comes to a red light, when you drive up behind this vehicle, don't come up to him right on his bumper, stay back as far as when you can sit in a comfortable position and look and see the man's or woman's tires on the ground. This is ample space for you to do at a stop sign or your red light and in the event that he does stop, it gives you plenty of time to stop and keeps you a safe distance in the event of a back end collision.

Defensive Driving: Proper Following Distance

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