Tasmania · Driver Knowledge Test · Road rules

In good driving conditions, what minimum gap does the Tasmanian Road Rules Handbook recommend you keep behind the vehicle in front?

The answer

  • 3 seconds Correct
  • 5 seconds
  • 1 second
  • 2 seconds

Why that's the answer

The handbook recommends keeping at least a 3-second gap to the vehicle ahead in good conditions. Increase the gap in rain, poor visibility or on unsealed roads, where stopping takes longer.

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