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What does maintaining a 'space cushion' around your vehicle mean?

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Keeping open space ahead, behind, and on both sides so you always have room to react

A space cushion on all sides gives you time and room to avoid other drivers' mistakes.

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  1. ✓Keeping open space ahead, behind, and on both sides so you always have room to react
  2. ✗Installing extra padding on your bumpers
  3. ✗Driving in the exact center of a pack of cars
  4. ✗Staying within one car length of the vehicle ahead

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