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Speed and spaceQuestion 236 of 412

What following distance should you keep in bad weather or on slippery roads?

  1. 4 seconds
  2. 2 seconds
  3. 1 second
  4. 6 seconds
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Correct answer: 4 seconds

Stopping takes longer on a poor surface, so add time.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 73

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026