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Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles

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Schedule 3Australian Road Rules
Part 11Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules
Division 1General

126 Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles

A driver must drive a sufficient distance behind a vehicle travelling in front of the driver so the driver can, if necessary, stop safely to avoid a collision with the vehicle.

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