NSW Log Book 12. Speed Management

Learning Goal

Maintain crash avoidance space to the front of the vehicle  by managing the vehicle speed

Learning Content

Set and maintain a three second gap from the vehicle ahead

Increase gap and reduce speed in poor conditions

Keep about a car lenght from the vehicle in front when stopped behind it

Reduce speed when vision is limited { crests and curves}

Reduce speed when it is not possible to create space { buffer} from parked or oncoming vehicles

Maintain traffic flow

Facts and Tips
Maintaining space from the vehicle in front reduces the risk of rear end crashes which is the most common cras for provisionsl drivers