Safe drivingQuestion 289 of 310

On a gravel road, what is the minimum following distance the handbook gives?

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

A long gap protects you from dust and from flying rocks.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Gravel road driving, page 97

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026