Question 7090
You are driving behind another vehicle and want to pass it. What distance must you leave?
- 50 meters or more.
- Twice the length of the vehicle.
- The safe following distance.
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Correct answer: The safe following distance.
Even if you intend to pass, you must keep a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead: enough space to stop without a collision if it brakes suddenly. There is no fixed distance such as 50 meters, and it is not measured by the other vehicle's length, because it depends on your speed, grip, and brakes. Once you signal your intention to pass, you no longer have to leave room for others to pass you.