Practice question
What is the two-second following distance rule, and when should a California instructor teach students to increase it?
- Maintain a 2-second gap at all times with no exceptions
- Maintain at least a 2-second gap, increasing to 3-4 seconds in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, or heavy traffic
- The 2-second rule only applies on freeways
- 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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