Question

While driving below the speed limit, about two seconds behind the vehicle in front, the only reason for moving closer to the car ahead is

A) To decrease reaction time
B) To maintain a safe following distance
C) To increase visibility
D) To express frustration

Answer 1

The only advised reason to move closer to the car ahead while driving is to maintain a safe following distance, which means all other choices like decreasing reaction time, increasing visibility, or expressing frustration are not recommended and decrease road safety.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the proper and safe distance to maintain between vehicles while driving. When you are driving a vehicle and maintaining a two-second distance behind another, the only recommended reason to move closer to the car ahead would not be to decrease reaction time, express frustration, or to increase visibility. In fact, none of these reasons is safe or advised. Moving closer to the car ahead could actually decrease the safety margin and increase the chances of a collision if the need for a sudden stop arises. The safe following distance is intended to provide adequate time for reaction to unexpected events and should be maintained or increased, especially at higher speeds, in bad weather, or in heavy traffic. Peter's actions of tapping on the horn and tailgating, as described in the first paragraph, are expressions of frustration and not safe driving practices.