Texas · Speed & Following Distance
When following a motorcycle in Texas, the handbook recommends a minimum following distance of at least how many seconds?
- Four to six seconds
- Two to three seconds
- One to two seconds
- Eight to ten seconds
Correct answer
Four to six seconds
Why this is correct
The Texas Driver Handbook states that you should allow more following distance, at least four to six seconds, when following a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars under dry conditions, so greater spacing is critical.
Texas Driver Handbook, p. 59