When you are following a large truck on the freeway, you should drive:

• A. Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
• B. About the same distance as you would for a passenger vehicle.
• C. Much closer to the truck to keep pace.
• D. In the left lane next to the truck.

Answer: (A)

You should stay farther behind a large truck than you would behind a passenger vehicle. Trucks need more stopping distance, and they have large blind spots, especially directly behind and along the sides. By giving extra space, you keep enough time to see hazards ahead and react if the truck brakes suddenly or changes course. Following at the same distance or much closer increases your risk of a rear-end collision and can leave you hidden in the truck’s blind spots. Also, avoid driving in the left lane beside the truck, since there’s less visibility and the truck may swing wide on turns. Maintain a safe, extended following distance to stay out of these hazards.