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3-Second Following Distance
Hold a safe 3-second following gap behind traffic.
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How to use this sim
Watch the app drive the maneuver the correct way — with the right order and timing. Follow the narration and the checklist as each step is done for you. Hit Restart to watch it again anytime.
💡 Pro tip
Pick a fixed roadside marker, and once the car ahead passes it you should be able to count 'one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand' before you reach it — and give yourself even more in rain, fog, or darkness.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Following closer than three seconds — you won't have time to react.
- Tailgating to pressure a slower driver ahead.
- Not adding extra distance in rain, fog, or at night.