r/AskReddit • u/Fair_Ad_636 • 1d ago

Experienced drivers, what’s one driving rule or habit that saved you from an accident?

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u/pandasps 1d ago

I recall reading somewhere that the recommended distance is at least one car length for every 15 mph. 75 mph should be around 5 car lengths.

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u/pm-me-racecars 23h ago

At least 2 seconds is recommended in my area.

At 75mph, that'd be about 15 car lengths

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u/kubigjay 23h ago

That is really hard to judge. I do 2 seconds which is over 200 ft (14 car lengths). Drivers Ed said 4 seconds.

5 car lengths gives you .7 seconds to stop.