Car permit · Freeway driving
Compared with city driving, why should you look farther ahead when you are on a freeway?
Correct answer: Because it lets you spot hazards early enough to react.
Answer options
- ABecause any car needs about half a mile to stop.
- BBecause it lets you spot hazards early enough to react. Correct
- CBecause it lets you match the speed of nearby cars.
Why
Freeway traffic moves fast, so problems ahead arrive quickly; scanning far down the road buys you extra seconds to notice a hazard and respond safely.
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Topic: Freeway driving License: Car permit
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