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In heavy rain, double your following distance to at least:
Under ideal driving conditions, the Alberta Driver's Guide recommends maintaining a minimum following distance of two seconds. In adverse weather like heavy rai
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Question: In heavy rain, double your following distance to at least:
Answer options:
- 1 second
- 2 seconds ✅ 4 seconds
- 6 seconds
Correct answer: 4 seconds
Explanation: Under ideal driving conditions, the Alberta Driver's Guide recommends maintaining a minimum following distance of two seconds. In adverse weather like heavy rain, stopping distances increase due to reduced traction and visibility, requiring drivers to double this following distance to at least four seconds. The option of two seconds is incorrect because it is only sufficient for dry roads, while one second is hazardous under any condition. Although six seconds provides an even larger safety margin, four seconds is the officially recommended doubled minimum for these conditions. Expect questions on adjusting safety margins for weather on the Alberta Class 7 exam to test your defensive driving knowledge.
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