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3Keeping a safe distanceto the side and rear: RevisionMaintaining a ‘space cushion’ around your car helps keep a safe distance betweenyou and other road users to your right, left and rear.This space gives you some room to move should you have to brake or change direction.This may be enough to avoid a collision if a hazard arises.A ‘space cushion’ to the left and rightTry to keep at least one metre between your vehicle and other moving or parkedvehicles. This is particularly important when driving beside parked cars assomeone might open a car door in front of you. It is also important when passingor overtaking other vehicles and when other vehicles travelling in the oppositedirection pass you on narrow roads.A space cushion to the left or right of your car also makes it safer for vulnerableroad users. For example, it allows cyclists some room to move and reduces thechances of colliding with them.One metreYou must allow clearance from oncoming traffic.One metreYou must allow space for parked cars to open doors.86Driver qualification handbook