CDL · Following distance
On dry pavement in good visibility, what is the least following distance you should leave when driving a 30-foot bus?
Correct answer: 3 seconds.
Answer options
- A2 seconds
- B3 seconds Correct
- C6 seconds
Why
Following distance starts at one second per 10 feet of vehicle length, which gives 3 seconds for a 30-foot bus. That is the minimum below 40 mph; above 40 mph, one more second is added.
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Topic: Following distance License: CDL
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