Safety margins
In stop-start town traffic, why is following too closely dangerous?
- A sudden stop ahead can cause a nose-to-tail shuntCorrect
- Close following saves you fuel
- It helps the traffic flow faster
- It has no real risk at low speeds
Why?
Rule 126 of The Highway Code says never get closer than your stopping distance. In stop-start traffic vehicles brake suddenly, so following too closely leaves no room to react and can cause a nose-to-tail collision.
Highway Code rule 126