Car permit · Following distance
In the picture, the blue car is traveling behind the red car. What following distance should the blue car's driver keep?
Correct answer: At least a 3-second gap.
Answer options
- AA 1-second gap
- BA 2-second gap
- CAt least a 3-second gap Correct
Why
Stay at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead, and more in bad weather or at high speed.
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Topic: Following distance License: Car permit
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