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Maine Class C Permit Practice Test
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Why should you increase following distance as speed rises?
Correct answer: Higher speed requires more distance to react and stop
Why
A prudent following distance accounts for speed, traffic, and road conditions. At high speed, the same reaction time covers more roadway.
Verified against Maine Driver License Manual and Motorist Handbook · High-speed following distance · p. 85
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