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Observation, Speed & SpaceStandalone practice
To see problems early enough to change your speed or lane position, how far ahead should you try to look along your planned path?
Correct answer: About 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your car.
Why
A good search pattern looks far ahead, to the sides and to the rear, again and again. A 20- to 30-second look ahead lets you see stopped traffic, a work zone or a person near the road while you still have time to slow down or move over. Drivers who look only at the car just ahead often have to brake late and hard.
Verified against Ohio Driver Manual · Visual search · p. 33
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