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Safe drivingQuestion 222 of 235

Why do you keep space ahead of, behind and beside your vehicle?

  1. To park more easily.
  2. To see road signs better.
  3. To save fuel only.
  4. To have room to stop or steer around a hazard.
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Correct answer: To have room to stop or steer around a hazard.

This space is your space cushion. It gives you time and room to react to a hazard.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Have a space cushion, page 91

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026