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When following a large truck, why should you leave extra space?
- A.Trucks are allowed to stop without warning
- B.Trucks never use brake lights
- C.The truck blocks your view of the road ahead and needs more room to stop
- D.Extra space lets other cars cut in front of you
Correct answer
C. The truck blocks your view of the road ahead and needs more room to stop
Why
A large truck limits how far ahead you can see and takes longer to stop. Extra following distance restores your view and gives you time to react.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Following Distance · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-031).