Following too closely behind another vehicle, or tailgating, is one of the most common causes of car accidents across the country. Rear-end accidents often lead to serious injuries, including whiplash ...

How far behind other vehicles should you be for safe braking distance? Start counting from three seconds, and add seconds for heavier vehicles, high speed, tire-car condition, rain, snow, ice.

The worst kind of traffic jam is a “phantom” traffic jam — those backups that occur for seemingly no reason. Phantom jams leave you sitting there wondering: Why? Fact is, we do know what causes them, ...

You’ve heard me say it before: maintain a safe following distance. It’s not just a catchphrase — it’s a crucial part of staying safe on the road. A safe following distance isn’t just about avoiding ...

Cars travel east on Highway 542 towards Mount Baker early on Thursday, Jan. 6, in Whatcom County. Warren Sterling The Bellingham Herald How close is too close when it comes to following distance on ...

Question: What’s the appropriate following distance when you’re behind another car? Four seconds? Two seconds? Or a specific number of car lengths? When does it become tailgating? Answer: It depends.