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Meanings of safe following distance in English

Russian
безопасная дистанция
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The distance that should be maintained between vehicles so the trailing vehicle can safely stop without hitting the car in front.

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безопасная дистанция
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Examples for "safe driving distance"
Examples for "safe driving distance"
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However, visiting drivers from Queensland or Victoria could get caught tailgating if they aren't careful as their safe driving distance is shorter.
News.com.au
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The U.S. military said its F-15 had kept at a safe distance.
Reuters
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When we're a safe distance away, we sit and discuss Peeta's broadcast.
Mockingjay
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That was best done at a safe distance from your own vessel.
To Honor You Call Us
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Prudent folks join in the hue and cry from a safe distance.
Clerambault: The Story of an Independent Spirit During the War
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Yet these men huddle away from us to keep a safe distance.
World After
Usage of safe following distance in English
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It maintains a safe following distance, and changes lanes only when absolutely necessary.
Wired
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Heavy downpours can reduce visibility; it's therefore imperative to maintain a safe following distance.
The South African
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Most importantly, keep a safe following distance and don't speed!
The South African
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All of the cars had adaptive cruise control, which adjusts speed and maintains a safe following distance on the highway.
Wired
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If you do need to head out in this weather, adhere to the rules of the road and keep a safe following distance.
The South African
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The weather conditions are fine and there's no traffic on this road-sowhat's the minimum safe following distance the blue car should be maintaining?
News.com.au
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Don't speed, always maintain a safe following distance of at least three seconds, and remember to stop for a rest when you go roadtrippin'.
The South African
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