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Florida Class E Knowledge Practice Test
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When should a driver increase the usual following interval?
Blue car A follows silver car B to the right along a two-way road. Neither car has a route or a distance label.
Correct answer: When rain, darkness, or a heavy load makes stopping harder.
Why
Rain, darkness, poor surfaces, heavy loads, motorcycles, and limited visibility are examples that call for more space.
Verified against Official Florida Driver License Handbook · When to enlarge the gap · p. 69
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