Speed and following distanceQuestion 232 of 345

What is the minimum following distance in good conditions?

  1. Six seconds
  2. Two seconds
  3. Three seconds
  4. One second
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Correct answer: Three seconds

Three seconds is the minimum. A longer gap is also safe.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 5.3 Time – the key to judgment, page 99

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026