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You drive on an expressway and plan to take the next exit. The car ahead of you signals for the same exit. What should you do with your following distance?
A follows B in the same right lane before an expressway exit. The factual card identifies B’s right turn signal.
Correct answer: Increase it, because the car ahead may slow down sharply near the exit
Why
Signal early for the exit, check traffic to the rear and sides, and move into the exit lane in time. On the ramp, watch for a yellow advisory sign that shows the safe speed for the exit. Other times to add following distance include heavy traffic, bad weather and driving behind a motorcycle.
Verified against Virginia Driver's Manual · Maintaining a Space Cushion: Following Distance · p. 21, 19
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