» When driving in heavy traffic, you should:

When driving in heavy traffic, you should:

Maintain a constant speed.
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
Drive with the flow of traffic.
Explanation

To reduce the likelihood of accidents, always try to drive with the flow of traffic within the posted speed limit. Adjusting your speed to match the surrounding traffic helps maintain a safe distance between vehicles, known as a "space cushion," allowing for better reaction time in case of sudden stops or changes in traffic conditions.

Answer Statistics

🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 20.5% of our users answer it incorrectly.

Other questions in the same category: General Driving Rules
When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:When driving through a curve, you should:Before entering a curve, you should:Drivers are required to stop:When you are driving, you should:When coming to a curve or the top of a hill, you should:When going down a steep hill, drivers must:Drivers should check their rearview mirrors:Which of the following is NOT correct? Drivers entering a road from a driveway should:Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests:
Maine DMV Practice Test 1Virginia DMV Practice Test 2Colorado DMV Practice Test 2Kansas DMV Practice Test 2Texas DPS Practice Test 8West Virginia DMV Practice Test 17California DMV Practice Test 18