CDL · Following distance
You are driving at 50 mph in a vehicle that is 40 feet long, on dry pavement with good visibility. What is the smallest following distance you should allow?
Correct answer: 5 seconds.
Answer options
- A2 seconds
- B5 seconds Correct
- C4 seconds
Why
Allow one second for every 10 feet of vehicle length, which gives 4 seconds for 40 feet, and add one more second because you are going faster than 40 mph.
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Topic: Following distance License: CDL
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