Speed and stoppingQuestion 91 of 310

What is the correct following distance in ideal driving conditions?

  1. Two seconds
  2. One second
  3. Four seconds
  4. Six seconds
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Correct answer: Four seconds

The handbook says to keep a four-second gap in ideal conditions.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Following safely, page 57

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026