Safe Following Distance
Minimum distance to the vehicle ahead.
A safe distance must be kept from the vehicle ahead that allows stopping even if it brakes suddenly. As a rule of thumb, this is half the speedometer value in meters. Too little distance can result in points and a driving ban depending on the speed.
The relevant statutes
§ 4 StVO
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