Manitoba Class 5 Learner Knowledge Test · Question
Why is it typically recommended to increase your following distance when driving on loose gravel roads?
Increased following distance on gravel roads helps prevent damage from flying stones and provides more time to react to unpredictable conditions.
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Question: Why is it typically recommended to increase your following distance when driving on loose gravel roads?
Answer options:
- To avoid kicking up dust onto your own windshield. ✅ To prevent stone chips from vehicles ahead and allow more stopping distance.
- Loose gravel roads are generally slower, so less distance is needed.
- It makes it easier to pass other vehicles.
Correct answer: To prevent stone chips from vehicles ahead and allow more stopping distance.
Explanation: Increased following distance on gravel roads helps prevent damage from flying stones and provides more time to react to unpredictable conditions.
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