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What following interval should a driver generally allow behind a motorcycle?
Blue car A follows helmeted motorcyclist B in one lane of a two-way road. Both face right; no time interval is stated in the question image.
Correct answer: At least three to four seconds of space.
Why
A three- to four-second interval gives both the rider and following driver room to respond.
Verified against Illinois Rules of the Road, July2026 · Following interval behind a motorcycle · p. 45
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