Practice question

What should a California driving instructor teach about the concept of 'space cushion' in defensive driving?

Only maintain space in front of the vehicle
Maintain a buffer zone of space on all four sides of the vehicle whenever possible
Space cushion only matters on freeways
Keep as close to other vehicles as possible to maintain traffic flow

Answer: B — Maintain a buffer zone of space on all four sides of the vehicle whenever possible

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