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Why should a driver increase following distance at night?
Correct answer: Darkness makes hazards and sudden stops ahead harder to see.
Why
Extra following time helps offset the shorter visual range and more difficult distance judgments at night.
Verified against Maryland Driver's Manual · Night driving · p. 28
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