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To avoid tailgating, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

Correct answer

  • 4 seconds
  • 5 seconds
  • 3 seconds

Explanation

To avoid tailgating, leave 3 seconds of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This means that when the other vehicle passes some point, you should not reach that same point for 3 seconds.

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