Following distance · Australian Capital Territory
Practice Question 29
Choose A, B or C to see the correct answer.
What does the law require when you drive behind another vehicle?
- A Stay close enough that other drivers cannot merge in front Correct Answer
- B Stay far enough back that you could stop safely to avoid hitting it Correct Answer
- C Stay exactly three car lengths back, whatever your speed Correct Answer
Why: The rule has no fixed distance. You must be able to stop safely if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.
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