A school bus, a truck, and a motorcycle are ahead of you on different trips. Behind which should you allow the most extra following space?

• A.The motorcycle, because it is smallest
• B.The truck, because it blocks your view of the road ahead
• C.All three need exactly the same space
• D.None — space does not depend on the vehicle

Why

Large vehicles hide hazards ahead of you, so you cannot see brake lights or obstacles early. Extra space behind a truck restores your view and reaction time.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-034).

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