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At night on a dark road, how should your following distance compare with daytime in clear weather?
- A.It should be greater because you see less and react later
- B.It should be shorter so headlights help you see
- C.It should stay exactly the same in all conditions
- D.It does not matter if your headlights work
Correct answer
A. It should be greater because you see less and react later
Why
Darkness reduces how much you can see and can delay your reactions. Increase your following gap at night, just as you would in rain or fog.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Following Distance · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-037).