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How much following distance should you allow between your car and the vehicle in front of you?

  1. Enough to keep up with your speed

  2. One car length

  3. Two car lengths

  4. Three car lengths

The correct answer is: Three car lengths

Allowing enough following distance is important for safe driving. This ensures that you have enough time and space to react and stop in case of sudden braking by the vehicle in front of you. Option A is incorrect because simply keeping up with your speed does not guarantee a safe following distance. Option B is incorrect because one car length may not be enough to stop in time. Option C is incorrect because two car lengths may not be enough in cases of wet or slippery roads. Option D is the recommended safe distance, although it may vary depending on weather and road conditions.