In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you?
Correct answer
- If the vehicle is a taxi or post office van
- If you're driving downhill
- On slippery roads
Explanation
Increase your following distance in situations in which you may need more space to stop. These include the following: (1) The rear view of the driver of the vehicle ahead of you is blocked or the driver is making frequent, unexpected stops, which can be the case with a bus, taxi, or post office van; (2) you're on a road with poor traction, such as a wet or slippery road or an unpaved road; (3) you're driving downhill, so it will be harder for your brakes to stop your vehicle quickly.
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