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Question 3300

Can driving too close to the vehicle ahead be dangerous?

  1. Yes, because of the risk of a rear-end collision if the vehicle ahead brakes.
  2. No, when my vehicle’s brakes are in good condition.
  3. No, when I am traveling at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
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Correct answer: Yes, because of the risk of a rear-end collision if the vehicle ahead brakes.

If the vehicle ahead brakes, an insufficient following distance may leave you without enough space to react and stop without hitting it.

Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial. Manual II · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación