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To maintain a safe following distance, you should use

Correct answer

  • the two-second rule.
  • the three-second rule.
  • the four-second rule.

Explanation

To maintain a safe following distance, follow the two-second rule. The two-second rule gives you about 1 1/2 car lengths between you and the vehicle ahead of you for every 10 mph of speed you are traveling.

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