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Under ideal conditions, what minimum following distance should you keep behind the vehicle ahead?
- A.At least 2 seconds
- B.At least half a second
- C.At least 10 seconds at all speeds
- D.One car length, regardless of speed
Correct answer
A. At least 2 seconds
Why
New York guidance is to keep at least a 2-second gap under ideal conditions. Pick a fixed object, and if you pass it less than 2 seconds after the vehicle ahead, you are too close.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-025).