Maintaining a Space Cushion Exams with complete solutions

Following Distance - ANSWER-The speed you drive determines how much time you have to act or react and how long it takes to stop. Maintain safe following distance from vehicle in front of you. What is the safe following distance? What is the safe following distance with a speed greater than 30 MPH? - ANSWER-2-4 seconds. 4 seconds or more for over 30 MPH. How to determine if you are following too closely to another vehicle? - ANSWER-- Watch for when the rear of the vehicle infront passes a sign or pole, then count the seconds it takes to reach that spot - If you pass mark before you finish counting at least 2 seconds then you are following too closely. - If this is the case, increase space between you and driver ahead, then count again and increase space until you are more than 2 seconds away When stopping behind another vehicle at a light or stop sign, what should you do? - ANSWER-Make sure to see where the rear tires of vehicle ahead of you meets the road. Increase Your Following Speed When: - ANSWER-On wet or slippery roads - Need more distance to stop your vehicle Driver behind you wants to pass - Slow down to allow room infront of you for passing vehicle Following bicyclists and motorcyclists - Need extra room in case rider loses control or stops suddenly Following Drivers That Can't See You - Large vehicle drivers may not see you and block your view of road You have heavy load or trailer - Extra weight increases stopping distance Hard to see - In bad weather or darkness, increase following speed