Safe and Economical Driving
When stopping at a traffic light or in a jam, what gap should you leave from the vehicle ahead?
- A Get as close as possible to gain space
- ✓ Between 2 and 3 metres
- C At least 20 metres
- D The distance does not matter when stopped
Why this is the correct answer
When stopping you should leave 2-3 metres from the vehicle ahead, which lets you warn them if they roll back, pass them if they stay stopped, and avoid hitting them if you are rear-ended.
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