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In bad weather conditions, you should increase your following distance to

Correct answer

  • 5 seconds.
  • 3 seconds.
  • 7 seconds.

Explanation

The Alabama Driver Manual recommends the two-second rule for good driving conditions. If the road or weather conditions are poor, the manual recommends increasing your following distance to four or five seconds.

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