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You drive on an interstate highway in light traffic. How far ahead does the Rhode Island manual tell you to look to get the overall picture of the road?
Correct answer: About half a mile ahead.
Why
Looking far ahead gives you time to find hazards, predict what other road users will do and decide early. The manual's orderly visual search pattern also has you check the area you will reach in 12 to 15 seconds, your mirrors and your gauges. Keep your eyes moving, and do not stare at one thing.
Verified against Rhode Island Driver's Manual online version · Systems for Safe, Courteous, and Defensive Driving · p. 50
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