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Managing Your Space Cushion
Speed limits, the basic speed law, the 3-second rule, and why stopping distance grows faster than speed.
What this lesson covers
- Describe the space cushion concept and why it covers all four sides of the vehicle, not just the front
- Identify your vehicle's blind spots and explain why mirrors alone don't cover them
- Explain what an escape route is and how to keep one open in traffic
- Describe the correct response to being tailgated from behind
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