Safe DrivingQuestion 60 of 120
Why should you manage space to the sides as well as ahead of your vehicle?
a.A heavy vehicle needs room to maneuver, and staying centered keeps you from being trapped when another driver drifts or a hazard appears
b.Side space only matters in city driving
c.Side clearance is regulated only for oversize loads
d.Wide vehicles are exempt from lane position rules
Explanation
Keeping a cushion on both sides preserves an escape path when a hazard develops and prevents being boxed in by other traffic. Side space matters at highway speed as much as in town, and no exemption relieves a wide vehicle of staying in its lane.
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