2006-11-29 09:33:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
To keep a safe stopping distance. If they have to brake sharply, you need enough time to brake after him without hitting it. Ideal stopping distance in good conditions is 2 seconds, in fog or rain its 4 seconds.
2006-11-29 11:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by jojobass86 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In fog it is difficult to judge distances, the speed of others, and your own speed!
So much more reaction time is necessary and more concentration and room for error.
A great example of this is when you are flying in an aircraft through cloud, there is no sensation of speed at all, because nothing is passing you by! Then when you climb above or out of the clouds, you can see you're travelling at speed again.
2006-11-29 09:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're too close and the car in front goes off the road and down a cliff, you'll be right behind it and follow in the same path. Just slow down and be very alert.
2006-11-29 09:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In fog you cannot see the car in fron clearly, so if they braked and you are too close - you have just caused damage to the front of your car. Plus if youare following them and they drift off the road - you would be following.
2006-11-29 17:50:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
following to close is against the law just like yesterday driving in the snow { white out} 1 semi trailer fowling another first semi went off the road the second followed him right into the bush if some room was left between them the second semi would still be on his way
2006-11-29 10:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you should alway have a safe distance between you and other drivers fog or no fog for the reason of stopping quickly
2006-11-29 09:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by pppp17545 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fog seriously impairs your perception of distances.
2006-11-29 11:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by Yeti 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Isn't it obvious? With poor visibility, the car in front may have to brake suddenly (you probably won't see why) & then you'll crash into them.
2006-11-29 09:40:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Crusty 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To give your self ample reaction time if they brake for any reason.This rule applys to ALL driving conditions!
2006-11-29 09:39:42 · answer #9 · answered by thetdw 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if its on a racing track and your name is coltart or button then you should get as near as you can then get in front and stay there until some bloke starts to wave a black and whit flag lol
2006-11-29 16:10:52 · answer #10 · answered by littlebrother1961 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋