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Safe drivingQuestion 328 of 328

What is the minimum gap to keep behind the vehicle ahead?

  1. One second
  2. Five seconds
  3. Half a second
  4. Two seconds
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Correct answer: Two seconds

Count from when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object until you reach the same spot.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Driving efficiently, 10 ways you can help make Ontario’s roads the safest in North America

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026