Alberta Motor Association Speed Limits and Space Management 3

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum following distance for highway driving in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

4 seconds

Answer

1 second

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

6 seconds

Question 2

When being tailgated by another driver, what is the safest response?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increase your following distance from the car ahead

Answer

Brake suddenly to warn the tailgater

Answer

Speed up to create a gap

Answer

Flash your hazard lights

Question 3

How does wet road surface affect stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

Stopping distance can double compared to dry conditions

Answer

It has no measurable effect

Answer

It increases stopping distance by about 50%

Answer

It only affects vehicles without ABS

Question 4

What is the speed limit in a construction zone when workers are present?

Accepted Answer

The speed posted on the construction zone signs

Answer

Always 30 km/h

Answer

50 km/h regardless of posted signs

Answer

The same as the normal road limit

Question 5

What should you do if you realize you are driving faster than conditions allow, even though you are within the posted speed limit?

Accepted Answer

Slow down because the basic speed rule requires safe speed for conditions

Answer

Continue at the posted limit since it is legal

Answer

Increase following distance but maintain speed

Answer

Turn on hazard lights and maintain speed

Question 6

When should you increase your following distance beyond the normal 2-second rule?

Accepted Answer

Whenever visibility is reduced, roads are slippery, you are tired, or you are following a large vehicle

Answer

Only when it is raining heavily

Answer

Only when towing a trailer

Answer

Only on highways above 100 km/h