re: What are the most preventable traffic obstacles in BR that are caused by idiots

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leaving too much space between each car.

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I actually tracked this one down. That big driving school that everyone sends their kids to here teaches that you should stop with a full car length between you and the next car at a light. They teach that you should be able to see the entire next car over your hood when stopped. With the reaction times when the light turns green, you end up with three or more car lengths between cars when everyone gets going. It is maddening because the lights aren't timed for that shite.

You should pull up close to the car ahead, because when the light turns green and that car goes it will take a second for you to go. Then you get correct spacing through the intersection.