When driving, it is important to keep a space cushion _________ your vehicle.
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on all sides of
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only in front of
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only to the sides of
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only behind
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Explanation
A space cushion is an area around your vehicle that allows you to easily maneuver in any condition. It is important to maintain a space cushion on all sides of your vehicle because it gives you enough distance to react in case of emergencies, and it helps avoid collisions.
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For speeds greater than 30 mph, a safe following distance should be:The “three-second rule” applies to the space ______ of your vehicle.Allowing a space cushion around your vehicle is important because:Drivers should allow extra space in front of their vehicle when following:Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in the back following too closely.
When following other vehicles, maintain a space cushion of at least:To keep the driver behind you at a safe distance you should:You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:Drivers need to change their following distance when speed or road conditions change.At highway speeds, in normal conditions, a safe following distance is at least _____ from the vehicle ahead of you.
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