What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?
- A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.
- A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.
- A gap of at least three seconds.
- Correct answer: A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..
The law does not set a fixed distance in meters. It requires a gap that always allows you to stop and avoid a collision, even if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. The needed gap grows with speed, bad weather, wet roads and poor visibility. The three-second rule is a helpful guide for keeping distance, but it is not the legal requirement itself.