Question 2158
You are driving behind this truck. What safe following distance must you leave between the truck and your vehicle if you do not intend to pass?
- At least 50 meters.
- Enough to allow you to stop without colliding with it if it brakes suddenly.
- Enough to allow you to stop without colliding with it and, at the same time, allow the vehicle behind you to pass safely.
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Correct answer: Enough to allow you to stop without colliding with it and, at the same time, allow the vehicle behind you to pass safely.
If you do not intend to pass, you must leave enough space to brake without hitting the truck and to allow the vehicle behind you to pass safely. The gap must serve both purposes.