Originally Posted by
TransitBiker
This drives me nuts. Also, If you're that afraid, don't drive. Problem solved. Driving is not a right, it is a privilege.
You are supposed to give the cyclist a 10 second following gap at least. Following too close is super dangerous.
- Andy
You're kidding, right? Ten seconds?
6 seconds is the rule of thumb for between cars in bad weather.
Ten seconds at 30mph is a quarter of a mile. That's a bit excessive.