What situations should be noted when driving a motor vehicle in a following distance?
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When driving a motor vehicle in a following distance, the following situations should be noted: 1. When following a truck: The following distance should be increased, and prolonged tailgating should be avoided. If there is a large truck fully loaded with goods ahead, the following distance should be further increased because in the event of an accident involving the truck, the first vehicle to be affected is the one behind it. Prolonged tailgating should be avoided as trucks have certain blind spots, and goods on the truck may easily fall off, making the following vehicle less noticeable to others. 2. In rainy, foggy, or snowy weather: Be cautious of sudden braking by the vehicle ahead. In such adverse weather conditions, the likelihood of traffic accidents increases, and the vehicle ahead may frequently brake, so extra attention is needed. 3. When following a taxi: Be aware of sudden stops for passengers to get on or off. Special attention is required when following a taxi because taxis pick up and drop off passengers, so be prepared for stops. 4. When following a vehicle with a learner driver: Increase the following distance. Learner drivers are usually new to driving and may not be very familiar with road conditions, leading to potential incorrect operations. Therefore, maintaining a greater distance is necessary.
