{"id":3680,"date":"2017-08-16T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allenandallen.com\/following-at-a-safe-distance\/"},"modified":"2024-04-10T08:40:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T13:40:41","slug":"siguiendo-a-una-distancia-segura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allenandallen.com\/es\/blog\/following-at-a-safe-distance\/","title":{"rendered":"Siguiendo a una distancia segura"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every year as automakers introduce more equipment aimed at creating a safer driving experience. \u00a0Recently, crash prevention systems have been introduced to reduce rear-end collisions, and for good reason – the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that over 40% of the car accidents on U.S. roads (2.5 million) are rear-enders. In some vehicles, the technology is so advanced that they can brake automatically to avoid objects. In the future, these automated systems may become standard equipment. \u00a0Until that day, drivers must take affirmative steps to avoid these dangerous and expensive crashes, which cause 1,700 fatalities and 500,000 injuries each year. [1<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Rear-end collisions are so prevalent because drivers do not give themselves enough time or distance to perceive and react safely to slowing or stopped traffic. These mishaps typically occur during rush-hour traffic due to tailgating. \u00a0Fortunately, these accidents can be curtailed considerably if drivers follow a few simple techniques.<\/p>\n

As a general rule, the greater the following distance you have between you and the vehicle in front of you, the more time and space you will have to manoeuvre. A proper cushion also allows for greater vision of the road ahead. \u00a0Safe following distances vary depending on:<\/p>\n