Car permit · Defensive driving
Looking far enough down the road helps you avoid abrupt maneuvers at the last second. What is the minimum number of seconds in front of your vehicle that you should be scanning?
Correct answer: 10 to 15 seconds.
Answer options
- A2 to 4 seconds
- B5 to 10 seconds
- C10 to 15 seconds Correct
Why
Looking at least 10 to 15 seconds down the road lets you notice trouble while there is still time to slow down or change lanes smoothly, instead of reacting abruptly at the last moment. Many handbooks advise looking even farther ahead, as much as 20 to 30 seconds.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: Car permit
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