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Close following (Tailgating)

If you have ever travelled on a busy, high-speed road you will have noticed, or been involved in, situations where one vehicle is travelling very closely to the vehicle in front. In this short film Sophie Raworth investigates the nature of driving too close to the vehicle in front and what effects this can have. The “2 second rule” which is suggested in the film, is a good way of assessing your stopping distance in good conditions.

Tailgating - The Two Second Rule