Why should you stay farther behind a large truck than a passenger vehicle?

• A. Trucks require more room to stop.
• B. Trucks travel slower than cars.
• C. It is illegal to tailgate trucks.
• D. It helps wind resistance.

Answer: (A)

Large trucks have more momentum and require more distance to stop than passenger vehicles. Their heavy weight means the braking distance is longer, so you need extra space to react and avoid a rear-end crash if they slow or stop suddenly. On the road, this extra room also helps you see around the truck and spot hazards sooner.

Other ideas aren’t the main reason: trucks aren’t guaranteed to be slower than cars, tailgating can be illegal but isn’t why you need more room, and wind resistance isn’t the factor that determines safe following distance.