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Speed and following distanceQuestion 212 of 318

You stop behind another vehicle in traffic. How much space should you keep?

  1. About 1 m
  2. About 15 m
  3. About 25 m
  4. About 5 m
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Correct answer: About 5 m

At a stop, keep about one vehicle length (5 m). You then see the pavement and the tires of the vehicle ahead, and you can drive around it in an emergency.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 4, Sharing the Road > Keeping a Safe Distance When Stopped, page 126

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026