Allow extra space when following:
|
Motorcycles.
|
|
|
Large trucks.
|
|
|
Emergency vehicles.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
Explanation
You should always allow extra following distance when driving behind large vehicles, as they have bigger blind spots and may not see you if you’re following too closely. Increase your following distance behind motorcycles as well-especially in rain or on slick roads - because they can’t always stop quickly, and the extra space gives both you and the motorcyclist time to react safely. Finally, leave additional space when following emergency vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, or fire trucks. These vehicles may stop or maneuver suddenly, and giving them room helps keep everyone safe.
Answer Statistics
🟢 This question is easy — 8.4% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Following Distances
To avoid a rear-end collision with the vehicle in front of you, you should:You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:Drivers should keep a ___ second safe following distance to have time to react to emergencies and avoid collisions.It is best to keep a space cushion:The ten-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.At highway speeds, in normal conditions, a safe following distance is at least _____ from the vehicle ahead of you.Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle:Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in the back following too closely.
Braking distance is affected by:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: