Car permit · Following distance
In which situation should you leave a larger gap than usual between your car and the one ahead?
Correct answer: When you are stopped on an uphill slope.
Answer options
- AWhen you are stopped at a stop sign.
- BWhen you are stopped at an intersection.
- CWhen you are stopped on an uphill slope. Correct
Why
When traffic starts moving again on an upgrade, the car in front may roll back a little before it pulls forward, and the extra space keeps it from bumping into you.
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Topic: Following distance License: Car permit
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