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At least 100 metres or a minimum four-second interval.
At least 100 metres or a minimum four-second interval. It is not calculated as twice the preceding vehicle’s length, and there is no 150-metre maximum. Also keep sufficient distance to stop without collision if the vehicle ahead brakes sharply, increasing it when conditions require. The 150-metre or six-second rule applies to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg.
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Twice the length of the vehicle ahead.
No more than 150 metres.
At least 100 metres or a minimum four-second interval.
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