Question 559 · Car theory test
What should a driver do to avoid having to make an emergency stop?
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Correct answer
Scan the road well ahead.
Official explanation
When driving in traffic, read the road ahead and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Use the two-second rule to determine your safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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