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Speed and following distanceQuestion 213 of 318

The road is icy or snowy. What is the shortest safe time gap behind the vehicle ahead?

  1. 1 second
  2. 3 seconds
  3. 5 seconds
  4. 8 seconds
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Correct answer: 8 seconds

Braking distances are longer on ice and snow. The gap to the vehicle ahead must be at least eight to ten seconds.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 4, Sharing the Road > Maintain a Safe Speed and Distance > Keeping a Safe Distance in Front of You, page 123

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026