Leggett v. Brewton, 104 Ga. App. 580 (3) ( 122 S.E.2d 469) (1961). Following too closely, without due regard for the speed of vehicles ahead and the traffic on and condition of the highway, is a violation of the Georgia motor vehicle laws. Code ยง 68A-310; Forehand v. Pace, 146 Ga. App. 682 ( 247 S.E.2d 192) (1978). "If, considering all the surrounding and accompanying circumstances, an event is such `as in the ordinary course of things would not have occurred if the defendant had used ordinary care, negligence may be presumed, and place upon the defendant the burden of explaining the cause of the occurrence.'"
" "Following too closely, without due regard for the speed of vehicles ahead and the traffic on and condition of the highway, is a violation of the Georgia motor vehicle laws. . . . Forehand v. Pace, 146 Ga. App. 682 ( 247 S.E.2d 192) (1978). `If, considering all the surroundings and accompanying circumstances an event is such "as in the ordinary course of things would not have occurred if the defendant had used ordinary care, negligence may be presumed, and place upon the defendant the burden of explaining the cause of the occurrence."
" Wakefield v. A. R. Winter Co., 121 Ga. App. 259, 260 ( 174 S.E.2d 178). "Of course, where there is no dispute as to the facts, and they amount to a confession of liability as a matter of law, a directed verdict is warranted." Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. Jones, 236 Ga. 448, 450 ( 224 S.E.2d 25). Compare Forehand v. Pace, 146 Ga. App. 682 ( 247 S.E.2d 192). Plaintiffs argue that this is the exceptional case where the defendant's testimony amounts to a confession of liability. Pretermitting this question we examine the issue of damages.