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What following interval does the Maryland manual recommend under ideal conditions?
A follows B along a straight road beside a roadside post. The question image has no time label, ruler, highlighted gap or timing marks.
Correct answer: At least 3 to 4 seconds.
Why
The manual recommends at least three to four seconds under ideal conditions. This is a practical guide, not a fixed numeric statutory permission to follow closely. Increase space when visibility, traction, traffic or the vehicle ahead requires it.
Verified against Maryland Driver's Manual · Following distance · p. 15
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