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Pennsylvania · Speed & Following Distance

At highway speeds on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

  • 2 seconds
  • 6 seconds
  • 1 second
  • 4 seconds

Correct answer

4 seconds

Why this is correct

Correct answer: 4 seconds. Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual, page 35. Topic: Following Distance.

Pennsylvania Driver Handbook, p. 35

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