Question

1. when you are driving with good visibility, good traction and have a safe alternate path of travel available, you should maintain a minimum: a. 1 second following interval. b. 4 second following interval. c. 3 second following interval. d. 2 second following interval. 25. in traffic the best way for you to provide an emergency escape path is for you to maintain adequate space to the: a. front and at least one side of your vehicle. b. rear of your vehicle. c. sides of your vehicle. d. front of your vehicle. 26. when a driver is following you too closely (tailgating) you should give additional space to: a. your right. b. your left. c. both sides of your vehicle. d. your front and at least one side. 27. a reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that: a. will not result in a violation. b. allows you to avoid spinouts. c. allows you time to adjust your radio while moving. d. assures you a safe travel path. 28. how fast you drive is determined by: a. the posted speed limit. b. the highway conditions. c. both a and b are correct. d. neither a nor b is correct. 29. when you take your mind off the driving, you are: a. increasing your risk. b. reducing your risk. c. not changing your level of risk. d. driving safely.

Explanation:

1. Under good - visibility, traction and alternate - path conditions, a 3 - second following interval is recommended for safety.
2. Maintaining space in front and at least one side provides an emergency escape path.
3. Giving additional space in front and at least one side helps when being tailgated.
4. A proper speed assures a safe travel path considering all conditions.
5. Driving speed is determined by both posted speed limits and highway conditions.
6. Taking mind off driving increases risk.

Answer:

1. c. 3 second following interval.
2. d. Front and at least one side of your vehicle.
3. d. Your front and at least one side.
4. d. Assures you a safe travel path.
5. c. Both A and B are correct.
6. a. Increasing your risk.