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The Mississippi handbook uses one car length per 10 mph as a basic following guide. At 40 mph, what minimum does that guide suggest before adding space for conditions?
Blue A follows silver B on a straight road. A card states that A travels at 40 mph; the gap has no numerical label.
Correct answer: Four car lengths.
Why
The handbook’s basic distance guide gives four car lengths at 40 mph. Leave more room for reduced visibility, poor traction or a large vehicle ahead. This guide does not replace the duty to leave a reasonable and prudent following distance.
Verified against Mississippi Driver's License Manual · Following · p. 43
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