To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.

• A. 5 to 7 seconds.
• B. 10 to 15 seconds.
• C. 20 to 30 seconds.
• D. 30 to 60 seconds.

Answer: (B)

Looking far enough ahead to where your vehicle will be in the near future gives you time to plan your moves smoothly. When you keep that forward view, you can spot slowing traffic, a pedestrian stepping into the road, a merging vehicle, or a signal that’s about to change, and you can adjust your speed or position gradually rather than reacting at the last second. This early planning helps you maintain a comfortable following distance and reduces abrupt braking or steering, which can surprise other drivers and create hazardous situations.

If you only look a short distance ahead, you’re more likely to have to make sudden moves as conditions change, which increases risk. Looking too far ahead isn’t practical for most driving situations because traffic and signals can change in ways you can’t anticipate. The chosen range represents a practical balance, giving you enough time to respond without overreliance on predictions far in advance.