You are following a vehicle traveling well below the flow of traffic in poor weather. What is the best approach?

• A.Stay back with an increased following gap and pass only when clearly safe and legal
• B.Follow very closely to pressure them to speed up
• C.Flash your high beams continuously
• D.Pass immediately regardless of visibility

Why

Keep a larger gap in poor weather and be patient. Pass only when it is legal, visibility is good, and you can complete the pass safely.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-040).

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• Unless a different limit is posted, what is the statutory speed limit in a Pennsylvania residence district?
• Unless otherwise posted, what is the statutory speed limit in a Pennsylvania urban district?
• Unless otherwise posted, what is the statutory speed limit in other Pennsylvania locations outside residence and urban districts?
• What is the speed limit in a Pennsylvania school zone when it is in effect?
• It starts to rain and the road becomes slick. How should you adjust your speed and following distance?