When should you increase your following distance even in clear weather?

• A.When towing, carrying a heavy load, being tailgated, or following large vehicles and motorcycles
• B.Only at night
• C.Only when a police officer is present
• D.Never, if the weather is clear

Why

Many everyday situations call for more than the minimum gap, including heavy loads, towing, poor visibility ahead, and vulnerable vehicles in front of you. The 2-second interval is a floor, not a target in harder conditions.

Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Speed Limits & Following Distance · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-037).

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