Drivers should allow extra space in front of their vehicle when following:
|
SUVs
|
|
|
motorcycles.
|
|
|
other drivers.
|
|
|
None of the above.
|
Explanation
There are situations where you need more space in front of your vehicle. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than a vehicle. Also, the chances of a motorcyclist falling are greater on wet or gravel roads. For these reasons, you should allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a motorcycle.
Answer Statistics
🟠 This question is challenging — 33.6% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Following Distances
Braking distance is affected by:For speeds greater than 30 mph, a safe following distance should be:You need extra following distance when:When following other vehicles, maintain a space cushion of at least:At highway speeds, in normal conditions, a safe following distance is at least _____ from the vehicle ahead of you.Drivers should keep a ___ second safe following distance to have time to react to emergencies and avoid collisions.To maintain an adequate "space cushion" around their vehicle, drivers need to:Drivers should allow a larger space cushion when stopping:You should increase your following distance when:Following the vehicle ahead too closely is the cause of many traffic accidents. Always maintain a minimum _____ following distance.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: