When driving behind another vehicle, what safety distance is mandatory to maintain?

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Traffic regulations state that every driver operating a vehicle behind another must leave a clear space that allows them to stop in case of an emergency without colliding with it. This is the definition of the basic safety distance. Why is this the correct answer? No collision: The main goal is to avoid rear-ending the vehicle if the one in front brakes suddenly. Not a fixed distance: Answers like '5 meters' are incorrect because the necessary distance varies drastically depending on speed, road conditions, and driver reflexes. Visual criteria: Merely seeing the license plate does not guarantee enough space to brake at high speeds. Additionally, on conventional roads where overtaking is permitted, enough space must be left for another vehicle to overtake us safely, although the absolute priority is always the distance to avoid a collision.

When driving behind another vehicle, what safety distance is mandatory to maintain?

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