Practice question

When driving at high speeds, always allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies by staying at least:

  1. One second behind the vehicle in front of you.
  2. Four seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
  3. Two seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
  4. Ten seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

Answer: B — Four seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

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