Speed and following distanceQuestion 48 of 288
How does higher speed change the distance you need to stop?
- It becomes shorter.
- It stays the same.
- It becomes longer.
- It depends only on the tires.
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Correct answer: It becomes longer.
A fast vehicle travels farther before it stops.
Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Speeding, page 32
Practice speed and following distanceQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026