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Stopping a vehicle with good brakes from 20 miles per hour under good conditions requires about 80 feet. Leaving at least 80 feet will allow you to stop safely without hitting the car in front of you.
Stopping a vehicle with good brakes from 20 miles per hour under good conditions requires about 80 feet. Leaving at least 80 feet will allow you to stop safely without hitting the car in front of you.
That depends on road conditions, tire conditions, and other factors. A good rule of thumb, however, it to follow no closer than 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
Statistically the larger the vehicle the safer it is. Government safety ratings will give you a good idea of how safe a particular vehicle is.
You might be in good condition but what about the road condition (wet, icy), the state of you tyres (good tread or worn), the state of your brakes?