DKTKey points on following distance for the New Zealand learner test. Each answer is checked against the official New Zealand handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
In good conditions, what is the minimum time gap you should keep behind the vehicle ahead on a motorway?
Answer: 2 seconds
Keep a following distance of 2 seconds in good conditions, and at least 4 seconds in poor conditions.
Practice question 81 · official source
It is raining heavily. What following distance should you keep?
Answer: At least 4 seconds
It takes longer to stop in the wet. Slow down and increase your following distance to at least 4 seconds.
Practice question 82 · official source
You are following a truck or bus. How can you tell the driver can see you?
Answer: You can see both of its side mirrors clearly
Stay at least 3 seconds behind and where you can see both of its side mirrors. If you can see them, the driver can see you.