Car permit · Following distance
In the picture, the blue car follows the red one. How much space should the blue car leave ahead of it?
Correct answer: A gap of at least 4 seconds.
Answer options
- AA gap of at least 4 seconds Correct
- BA gap of 1 second
- CA gap of 2 seconds
Why
The Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook teaches the four-second following distance rule: count four seconds after the car ahead passes a fixed marker; leave more in bad weather.
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Topic: Following distance License: Car permit
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