Practice question

According to the DC Driver Manual, how should you choose a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions?

  1. Stay one car length behind regardless of speed
  2. Use a three-to-four-second following distance, counting after the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point
  3. Follow as closely as possible to save fuel
  4. Keep a fixed 50-foot gap at all speeds

Answer: B — Use a three-to-four-second following distance, counting after the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point

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