Have you ever noticed how people tend pull up to the bumper of the vehicle in front of them while in traffic? This is a bad practice and should be avoided if at all possible.
By pulling close to the car in front of you, you have eliminated any chance of escape if conditions around you go bad. Take for example you are in traffic and you pull close to the car in front of you. Suddenly gunfire erupts between two individuals in cars in close proximity to you. Your first reaction is, “I need to get out of here.” Unfortunately there is no path for escape.
To avoid situations like this and to always have an escape plan, avoid the center lanes at traffic lights. Also, make sure you can see the rear tires of the car in front of you. If you’re unable to see the tires you have pulled too close and will not be able to maneuver around it.
Another advantage to this mindset is a car behind you may be having a hard time stopping. You now have room to pull up to avoid a possible collision. Having a plan such as this, is not meant to cause paranoia, it is meant to help keep you safe.
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