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150 metres or a minimum interval of 6 seconds.
At least 150 metres or a minimum six-second gap because its maximum authorised mass exceeds 3,500 kg. This is a regulatory minimum. Increase it if conditions require more space for safe travel. Do not confuse it with the general 100-metre or four-second gap for vehicles not exceeding that mass threshold.
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200 metres or a minimum interval of 8 seconds.
150 metres or a minimum interval of 6 seconds.
100 metres or a minimum interval of 4 seconds.
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