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New Jersey Basic Auto Learner Permit Practice Test
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You are driving at 25 mph on a clear city street. How far ahead should you be looking?
Correct answer: 12 seconds ahead, about one block at this speed.
Why
The New Jersey manual asks you to look at least 12 seconds ahead, which means seeing things far enough away that it would take you 12 seconds to reach them. At 25 mph on a clear city street, that is about one block. Looking this far ahead gives you time to spot changing signals, crossing pedestrians and cars pulling out, and to slow down gently. In heavy traffic, drive more slowly to give yourself more time to react.
Verified against New Jersey Driver Manual · Driving Situations · p. 103
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