Safe DrivingQuestion 71 of 80
Following distance for a bus should be:
a.Greater than for a car because of the bus's weight and length
b.Less than for a car
c.The same as tailgating
d.Zero at low speed
Explanation
A bus is heavier and longer than a car and takes more distance to stop. Keep a larger following distance so you have room to brake smoothly without throwing passengers. Increase the gap further in bad weather or with a full load.
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