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Speed and following distanceQuestion 254 of 288

What is the minimum following distance for a car, in vehicle lengths?

  1. One length for every 30 km/h of speed.
  2. One length for every 10 km/h of speed.
  3. One length for every 15 km/h of speed.
  4. One length for every 50 km/h of speed.
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Correct answer: One length for every 15 km/h of speed.

This gives you room to stop in time.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Following distance, page 113

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026