A driver in front of you brakes often in stop-and-go traffic. To reduce rear-end collision risk, you should:

• A.Follow closely so others cannot cut in
• B.Look only at the bumper directly ahead
• C.Keep at least a 3-second gap in normal conditions and watch traffic farther ahead
• D.Accelerate quickly after every stop

Why

A three-second gap in normal conditions plus looking ahead helps you anticipate stops. Rear-end crashes are commonly caused by following too closely.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Following Distance · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-039).

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