Car permit · Following distance
What can happen when you tailgate (follow too closely behind) another vehicle?
Correct answer: It can irritate the driver ahead and provoke anger.
Answer options
- AIt helps traffic move along faster on busy roads.
- BIt can irritate the driver ahead and provoke anger. Correct
- CIt can never result in a traffic ticket for you.
Why
Following too closely is a form of aggressive driving that can provoke road rage in the driver ahead and leaves you too little room to stop. It is also unsafe driving that can earn you a ticket.
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Topic: Following distance License: Car permit
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