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When following a large truck, you should leave extra space because:
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It blocks your view ahead and needs room in case it stops or rolls back on hills
A bigger gap restores your sight lines and keeps you out of the truck's blind spots and roll-back zone.
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- โIt blocks your view ahead and needs room in case it stops or rolls back on hills
- โTrucks always brake more quickly than cars
- โTrucks are allowed to exceed the speed limit
- โThe extra space lets you draft to save fuel
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