You’re driving on a single carriageway road. Why should you keep well back while you’re following a large vehicle?

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You're driving on a single carriageway road. Why should you keep well back while you're following a large vehicle?

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When following a large vehicle, keep well back. If you’re too close, you will not be able to see the road ahead and the driver of the long vehicle might not be able to see you in their mirrors.

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