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Question 6193

If the vehicle traveling behind yours gets too close, you should...

  1. decrease the following distance from the vehicle ahead.
  2. maintain the same following distance from the vehicle ahead.
  3. increase the following distance from the vehicle ahead.
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Correct answer: increase the following distance from the vehicle ahead.

If the driver behind is following too closely and you have to brake suddenly, they could hit you from behind. Leaving more space behind the vehicle ahead lets you brake more gently and gives the driver behind time to react. Moving closer to the vehicle ahead leaves you even less room.

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