What is the safe following distance when driving on highways in snowy conditions?
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When visibility is less than 200 meters in snowy conditions, maintain a safe distance of at least 50 meters from the vehicle ahead. Driving requirements in snowy conditions: Drivers must pay attention to reducing speed when driving on icy roads. When visibility is less than 200 meters, the speed should not exceed 60 kilometers per hour. Speeding occurs when the speed exceeds 60 kilometers per hour. Drivers should maintain a longer following distance from the vehicle ahead and use turn signals in advance when turning or changing lanes. When navigating curves, try to keep a safe distance between the vehicle and the outer side of the curve. Precautions: If encountering severe weather conditions such as rain, fog, frost, snow, or ice during the journey, and if the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle causes fogging on the windshield, never use a cloth or towel to wipe the fog while driving, as a small action can lead to major accidents. Instead, use the vehicle's air conditioning system to adjust the interior temperature and eliminate fogging on the windshield to avoid obstructing the driving view. When passing through accident-prone areas with heavy traffic congestion, reduce speed, increase the following distance, drive in order, and avoid changing lanes arbitrarily or driving on the hard shoulder.
