Question 8208
Which basic rule of efficient driving allows a driver to anticipate unexpected events that may arise on the road far enough in advance?
- Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead.
- Lift your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast in neutral.
- Skip gears, for example, shifting from 3rd to 5th gear without going through 4th.
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Correct answer: Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead.
With a safe following distance, you can see more of the road ahead and have time to react. This lets you ease off the accelerator early instead of braking suddenly, which is safer and uses less fuel. Coasting in neutral doesn't save fuel, because the engine still uses fuel at idle.