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Massachusetts Class D Learner's Permit Exam
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In good conditions, what minimum following interval does the Massachusetts handbook recommend behind a motorcycle?
Correct answer: At least four seconds.
Why
Leave at least four seconds behind a motorcycle, and allow more when weather, traffic or road conditions require it. A rider can need room to slow or avoid debris, potholes and slippery surfaces. The handbook interval is a guide, not a guarantee of sufficient space in every situation.
Verified against Massachusetts Driver’s Manual · Following a motorcyclist · p. 51, 59, 60
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