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Why should you increase your following distance significantly when driving behind a large truck on an Ontario highway?

A greater following distance behind a large truck allows you to see more of the road ahead, increasing your ability to anticipate hazards and react safely to th

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Question: Why should you increase your following distance significantly when driving behind a large truck on an Ontario highway?

Answer options:

  • To give yourself more room to pass the truck. ✅ To ensure you can see around the truck and have more reaction time if it stops suddenly.
  • To avoid being hit by debris falling from the truck.
  • Large trucks have unreliable brakes and require more stopping distance.

Correct answer: To ensure you can see around the truck and have more reaction time if it stops suddenly.

Explanation: A greater following distance behind a large truck allows you to see more of the road ahead, increasing your ability to anticipate hazards and react safely to their braking.

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