Tailgating is all-too-common on the roads today. Not only does it give you little reaction time when the car in front brakes, the car also blocks your view of the road ahead. If the vehicle in front is a truck, then your lack of visibility is compounded. Tailgating a motorcyclist threatens the person's life. Motorcyclists can fall off their bikes on slippery pavement or when they hit a pothole. Should this happen to a motorcyclist just a few feet in front of you, you won't have time to avoid hitting the person.
The three-second rule for following distances, is currently recommended in California. Long ago, there was a different rule that stated you should allow one car length for every 10 mph of speed. It's no longer recommended because car
The three-second rule for following distances, is currently recommended in California. Long ago, there was a different rule that stated you should allow one car length for every 10 mph of speed. It's no longer recommended because car