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Safety distance
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What effect does keeping a longer distance from the vehicle ahead have according to the Swedish Transport Administration?
You get a shorter reaction distance.
You get more time to plan and can brake more smoothly if necessary.
It does not affect your braking distance at all.
Explanation
✅ The Swedish Transport Administration emphasizes that a longer distance gives you time to detect and handle risks, as you cannot always brake maximally without warning.
Source: Trafikverket
Last reviewed: May 2026
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