Speed and stoppingQuestion 52 of 125

Road conditions are poor. How much time gap do you keep behind the car ahead?

  1. Three seconds or more
  2. One second
  3. Two seconds exactly
  4. Half a second
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Correct answer: Three seconds or more

Two seconds is the normal gap. In poor conditions, leave three seconds or more.

Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Following Distances, page 41

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026