STOPPING DISTANCE

You should always drive so that you can stop safely in the distance you can see to be clear. You should:

• judge a safe stopping distance from the traffic in front
• avoid the need to brake sharply if the vehicle in front slows down or stops
• keep a good distance from the traffic queues in front

Keep a close watch for:

• brake lights ahead
• direction indicators
• vehicles ahead braking without warning

You should avoid:

• following too closely or ‘tailgating’
• braking suddenly
• swerving to avoid the vehicle in front which may be slowing down or stopping