Why is following distance especially important when driving a combination vehicle in heavy traffic?

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1. It only matters on highways, not in city traffic
2. Combination vehicles stop just as quickly as ordinary passenger cars do in heavy stop-and-go traffic conditions
3. The added length and weight increase the total stopping distance needed compared to a single vehicle
4. Following distance rules do not apply to combination vehicles

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