CDL · Following distance
When the road is dry and visibility is good, how much time should separate a 40-foot bus traveling at 50 mph from the vehicle ahead of it?
Correct answer: 5 seconds.
Answer options
- A7 seconds
- B5 seconds Correct
- C4 seconds
Why
The guideline is one second for each 10 feet of vehicle length, so a 40-foot bus needs 4 seconds. Above 40 mph you add one more second, which brings the total to 5.
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Topic: Following distance License: CDL
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