When driving directly behind another vehicle you must always keep at least 50 metres of headway.

前の車のすぐ後ろを走るときは、必ず50メートル以上の車間距離をとらなければならない。

This statement is FALSE

Explanation

False. What is required is enough distance to avoid a collision if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly; no fixed figure is set. The distance you need changes with your speed and the road surface.

Original text

その直前の車両等が急に停止したときにおいてもこれに追突するのを避けることができるため必要な距離を、これから保たなければならない。

Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法第二十六条（車間距離の保持） · Act No.105 of 1960

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When driving directly behind another vehicle you must always keep at least 50 metres of headway.

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