Here it is. The second in the series of five bad habits parents pass on. How close do you follow behind the car in front? Tailgating - driving too close behind the car in front The bad habit: Most drivers leave less than half the necessary safe space between their vehicle and the one in front. Minimum safe space in front is a 3 second gap. Most drivers leave a 1 second gap. Good habits Drive with at least a three second gap between you and the vehicle in front at all times. You … [Read more...]