You are behind a large vehicle (such as a bus or truck) and cannot see past it. Why is this particularly important for your following distance?

1. Large vehicles always stop faster than cars so you need less distance
2. Large vehicles block your view of hazards ahead, so you need a greater following distance to have time to react
3. The law requires 50 metres minimum behind large vehicles at all times
4. You should overtake large vehicles as soon as possible to improve your view