Safe driving skillsQuestion 242 of 345

You cannot control the rear and side gates in the city. What can you do?

  1. Speed up
  2. Stay in the blind spot of a truck
  3. Use only your mirrors
  4. Double your following distance to five or six seconds
Show answer

Correct answer: Double your following distance to five or six seconds

More space ahead gives you more time to react.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 5.4 Eye use, page 108

Practice safe driving skills

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026