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A safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you is

Correct answer

  • 2?4 seconds.
  • 1?3 seconds.
  • 1?2 seconds.

Explanation

The Oregon Driver Manual recommends that you maintain a following distance of 2?4 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. You can measure your following distance by noting when the vehicle in front of you passes some stationary object and then counting the seconds that elapse before you reach the same object. If driving conditions are poor or hazardous, you should increase your following distance.

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