Question 7719
What must you especially take into account to leave a distance from the vehicle ahead that allows you, in the event of sudden braking, to stop safely?
- Your speed, only.
- Your speed and the traction and braking conditions.
- The weather conditions and the type of vehicle following you.
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Correct answer: Your speed and the traction and braking conditions.
The distance between you and the vehicle ahead must let you stop without hitting it if it brakes suddenly. To work out that distance, the main factors are your speed and how well you can brake, which depends on traction on the road surface and the condition of your brakes and tires. In the image, it's raining and the asphalt is wet, so you need more space. The vehicle behind you doesn't change the distance you need to stop.