Question 3670
What must you take into particular account to leave enough distance from the vehicle ahead to stop safely if it brakes suddenly?
- The speed and the grip and braking conditions.
- Only the driving speed.
- The weather conditions and the type of vehicle following you.
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Correct answer: The speed and the grip and braking conditions.
The following distance must allow you to stop without a collision if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. To calculate it, you must take speed, traction, and braking conditions into account.