How should you adjust following distance in poor visibility?

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How should you adjust following distance in poor visibility?

Explanation:
When visibility is poor, you need more space to react to hazards and to stop if needed. Increasing the distance behind the vessel in front gives you a safety cushion for slower perception and longer stopping distances caused by limited sight, wake, and current conditions. Maintaining the same distance doesn’t account for the added risk, and stopping immediately or following closely isn’t practical or safe in limited visibility because you wouldn’t have enough time to respond to sudden hazards or changes in speed.

When visibility is poor, you need more space to react to hazards and to stop if needed. Increasing the distance behind the vessel in front gives you a safety cushion for slower perception and longer stopping distances caused by limited sight, wake, and current conditions. Maintaining the same distance doesn’t account for the added risk, and stopping immediately or following closely isn’t practical or safe in limited visibility because you wouldn’t have enough time to respond to sudden hazards or changes in speed.

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