Practice question

Under New York VTL Section 1129, what is the law regarding following too closely?

  1. Drivers must always keep four car lengths behind the vehicle ahead
  2. A driver shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent
  3. The following-distance rule applies only on roads posted above 40 mph
  4. New York has no following-distance rule if brake lights are working

Answer: B — A driver shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent

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