In normal conditions, California guidance is to keep at least what following gap behind the vehicle ahead?

• A.A half-second gap
• B.A 10-second gap at all times
• C.One car length regardless of speed
• D.A 3-second gap

Why

Use the three-second rule in normal conditions: when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, you should not reach it for at least three seconds. Increase the gap in poor conditions.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Following Distance · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-028).

Practice the full California Learner's Permit (Car) test

More Speed Limits & Following Distance questions

• Unless a different speed is posted, what is the maximum speed on most California freeways?
• Where posted, some California freeways may allow a maximum speed of:
• Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway in California is:
• Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential district is:
• Within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school, while children are outside or crossing, the speed limit is generally: