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The distance that allows you to stop in the event of sudden braking without colliding with the vehicle in front.
Every driver of a vehicle travelling behind another on a road within a built-up area must leave a clear space between the two vehicles sufficient to stop in the event of sudden braking without colliding with it, taking particular account of speed and road grip and braking conditions.
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50 metres minimum.
1.50 metres minimum.
The distance that allows you to stop in the event of sudden braking without colliding with the vehicle in front.
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