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Why is it dangerous to follow a heavy goods vehicle too closely?

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Your field of vision will be seriously reduced

Your cab will fill with fumes

Your engine will overheat

Your brakes will overheat

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Your field of vision will be seriously reducedThis was the right answer

Staying back will increase your view of the road ahead. This will help you to see any hazards that might occur and will allow you more time to react. It will also allow the driver in front to see you in their mirrors.

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Rule 164Highway Code rule · Dropping back from a large vehicle improves the view ahead and gives time to react.

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