Question 876
You must maintain a sufficient safe following distance from the vehicle ahead, taking particular account of…
- Speed, traction, and braking conditions.
- The type of vehicle ahead.
- Traffic density.
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Correct answer: Speed, traction, and braking conditions.
The gap must allow you to stop without a collision if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. When determining it, you must pay particular attention to speed, traction, and braking ability.