When following other vehicles, maintain a space cushion of at least:
|
Three seconds.
|
|
|
200 feet.
|
|
|
300 feet.
|
|
|
Two seconds.
|
Explanation
When following other vehicles, you should maintain a space cushion of at least three seconds. This distance allows you enough time to react to sudden changes in traffic flow, such as the vehicle in front slowing down or stopping unexpectedly. The three-second rule provides a practical guideline for maintaining a safe distance, allowing you to adjust your speed accordingly and reducing the risk of rear-end collisions. At high speeds or in bad weather, you may need to increase your following distance.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 20.4% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Following Distances
Drivers should allow a larger space cushion when stopping:Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:You should increase your following distance:At highway speeds, in normal conditions, a safe following distance is at least _____ from the vehicle ahead of you.You are driving on a four-lane divided highway, two vehicles are driving side by side ahead of you, and you are in a hurry. You should:Which of the following statements about safe following distance is true?Keeping a space cushion between you and the other vehicles around you is important because it:You need extra following distance when:To maintain an adequate "space cushion" around their vehicle, drivers need to:The “three-second rule” applies to the space ______ of your vehicle.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: