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To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you, the State of West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook recommends that you use

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  • the two-to-three-second rule.
  • the three-to-four-second rule.
  • the two-second rule.

Explanation

Following too closely (tailgating) is the most common cause of rear-end collisions. To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you, the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook recommends that you use the three-to-four-second rule. That is, leave at least three seconds of following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you. Under more hazardous driving conditions, you should increase your following distance even more.

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