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Safe drivingQuestion 105 of 288

What is the main cause of rear-end collisions?

  1. Braking too early.
  2. Driving below the limit.
  3. Following too closely.
  4. Using the turn signal.
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Correct answer: Following too closely.

A short gap leaves no time to stop. Keep a safe following distance.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Rear-end collisions, page 56

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026