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No, maintain the gap needed to stop without collision.
No. Maintain enough space to stop without collision, taking account of speed, grip and braking conditions, under article 54.1. Following too closely also reduces visibility. Do not confuse this safety gap with article 54.2’s additional separation to allow following drivers to overtake: that provision has its own scope and exceptions and does not remove article 54.1’s duty.
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Yes, one metre is enough even if you cannot stop in time.
Yes, on a motorway you may dispense with that safety gap.
No, maintain the gap needed to stop without collision.
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