Multiple choice To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least one second behind the vehicle in front of you three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you 1/2 of a second behind the vehicle in front of you 3/4 of a second behind the vehicle in front of you Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The three-second rule is the standard recommended following distance to allow enough time to react to the vehicle in front of you.