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Which of the following is true about following distance?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against US DMV standard (applies in all states)
A

You should maintain at least a 3-second following distance in normal conditions

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B

Following distance should be increased in rain, fog, or snow

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C

A 1-second following distance is sufficient at highway speeds

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D

All of the above

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Detailed Explanation

A 1-second following distance is dangerously short at any speed — you need at least 3 seconds in normal conditions. The other two statements are correct.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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