Practice question

What is the two-second following distance rule, and when should a California instructor teach students to increase it?

  1. Maintain a 2-second gap at all times with no exceptions
  2. Maintain at least a 2-second gap, increasing to 3-4 seconds in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, or heavy traffic
  3. The 2-second rule only applies on freeways
  4. Maintain a 2-second gap only when following large trucks

Answer: B — Maintain at least a 2-second gap, increasing to 3-4 seconds in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, or heavy traffic

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