Traffic ahead suddenly slows on the highway. What habit best protects you from a rear-end crash?

• A.Watching only the bumper directly ahead
• B.Braking at the last moment so traffic behind keeps moving
• C.Following closely so you react at the same time as the driver ahead
• D.Looking well ahead, scanning beyond the vehicle in front, and easing off early to brake smoothly

Why

Scanning far ahead gives you early warning of slowdowns and lets you brake gradually. This protects you and gives drivers behind you more time to react as well.

Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Speed Limits & Following Distance · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-040).

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