Multiple choice

To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least

  1. one second behind the vehicle in front of you

  2. three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

  3. 1/2 of a second behind the vehicle in front of you

  4. 3/4 of a second behind the vehicle in front of you

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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.