Asked by daniela

How is your following distance measured?


observing how quickly you can pass mile markers

observing how long it takes the person behind you to pass the object you just went by

counting seconds from when the driver in front of you passes an object until you pass it

observing how long it takes you to get close to the vehicle in front of you
School #C2839


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School #C2839

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
By counting seconds from when the driver in front of you passes a fixed object until you pass it.
(Use the 3‑second rule as a minimum in good conditions; increase to 4–5+ seconds in poor weather, heavy traffic, or at higher speeds.)