Speed and following distanceQuestion 235 of 345

You keep a three-second gap at 100 km/h. How far back are you compared to 50 km/h?

  1. Twice as far
  2. The same distance
  3. Ten times as far
  4. Half as far
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Correct answer: Twice as far

A time gap grows with speed. Double the speed gives double the distance.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 5.3 Time – the key to judgment, page 100

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026