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California Class C Permit Practice Test
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Under ordinary conditions, what following interval should a driver use to avoid following too closely?
Blue car A follows silver car B in good conditions. A fixed roadside post is level with B’s rear in this starting frame.
Correct answer: Keep at least a three-second gap.
Why
A three-second gap is a normal starting point for a safe following interval; more space is needed in higher-risk conditions.
Verified against California Driver's Handbook · Following distance · p. 63
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