How to Calculate Safe Driving Distance?

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LucyAnn
07/29/25 11:24am
Methods for calculating safe driving distance: 1. When a motor vehicle is driving on the highway at a speed exceeding 100 km/h, the safe distance should be more than 100 meters; 2. When the speed is below 100 km/h, the minimum safe distance should not be less than 50 meters. It is essential to maintain a safe driving distance, as many rear-end collisions occur due to excessive speed and failure to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. The safe distance can also be influenced by various other factors, such as weather conditions, light intensity, driver's vision, braking equipment, and road conditions. Especially in adverse weather conditions, the required braking force, braking distance, and the distance traveled at the original speed during the reaction time all increase accordingly, necessitating a longer safe distance.
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