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When should you use a following distance greater than 2 seconds?
- A.Only on expressways
- B.In bad weather, in heavy traffic, or behind large vehicles that block your view
- C.Only when driving at night in clear weather
- D.Never — 2 seconds is always enough
Correct answer
B. In bad weather, in heavy traffic, or behind large vehicles that block your view
Why
Two seconds is the minimum for ideal conditions only. Rain, snow, fog, and following trucks or buses that hide the road ahead all call for a larger gap.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-026).