Following distance

October 27, 2025 3

10 Things You Should Know about Driving in Rain | DMV Answers

Driving in the rain contributes to more than a million accidents every year. These tips can help you stay safe on slippery roads. Some tips about safe driving in the rain will also likely appear as questions on your license or permit test.
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Winter road - copyright: Iakov Filimonov

October 27, 2025 2

Winter Driving Calls for Special Driving Skills

Winter conditions require a number of changes from summer driving techniques. The general rule for driving on these roads is drive slowly and keep a following distance that is longer than the normal three seconds. This winter driving quiz gives you some common test questions.
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October 27, 2025 5

Should You Increase or Decrease Your Following Distance?

On your permit or driver's license test you are likely to see a question or two about following distance. Giving yourself a greater space cushion and maintaining a better following distance is the same as increasing your following distance.
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October 27, 2025 7

What is a Safe Following Distance?

Following vehicles too closely, or tailgating, is the primary cause of rear-end crashes. There is basically never an excuse for driving into the vehicle ahead. Read this to learn what you should expect on your written knowledge test.
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