If you are driving behind a truck and do not intend to overtake it, what mandatory distance must you keep to avoid collisions?

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The correct answer is 'The safety distance'. According to regulations, every driver must maintain a distance from the vehicle in front that allows them to stop in the event of sudden braking without colliding. This is the basic 'safety distance'. Although on standard roads (outside built-up areas) you are generally required to leave extra space to allow others to overtake you, the fundamental and universal requirement to avoid an accident is the safety distance. The '50 meters' option is incorrect because the safe distance varies depending on speed and grip; it is not a fixed number (except in specific tunnel rules).

If you are driving behind a truck and do not intend to overtake it, what mandatory distance must you keep to avoid collisions?

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