The vehicle ahead passes a shadow on the road. You reach the same shadow almost immediately. What does that tell you?

• A.Your speed is exactly right
• B.The driver ahead is going too slowly
• C.You are following too closely and should back off
• D.You should pass at once without signaling

Why

The counting method exposes tailgating: reaching the same marker too soon means your gap is under 2 seconds. Ease off until you have a safe cushion.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-027).

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