Safe and Economical Driving
In preventive driving, how many seconds ahead is it advisable to look in order to anticipate hazards?
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- A About 2 seconds
- B About 5 seconds
- ✓ About 20 seconds
- D About 60 seconds
Why this is the correct answer
It is advisable to look as far ahead as possible, about 20 seconds ahead. The faster you drive, the farther ahead you must look.
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