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No tailgating!

For your safety, and for the sanity of the other drivers on the road, be sure to keep a safe distance between yourself and the cars in front of you. The rule of the matter is… if you are driving 65 mph, about 6-7 cars should be able to theoretically fit in between your car and the other person’s car, (one car’s length for every 10mph you are driving) This gives you time to break in case of emergency. And remember, this isn’t just a safety tip, this is common courtesy!