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Nova Scotia Learner's Licence Test — Learner's Licence Practice Question

Knowledge test administered by Registry of Motor Vehicles for the Learner's Licence licence. 40 questions, 80% to pass, 30-minute timer.

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Rules of the Road

Recommended following distance at 100 km/h in dry conditions:

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Correct Answer: B. At least a 2-second gap (around 55-60 m at 100 km/h)

Rear-end crashes often from insufficient following distance.

Why the other answers are wrong

A.About 10 m10 m is a small fraction of the required 55-60 m at highway speed.
C.1 vehicle lengthOne vehicle length is far below safe following distance.
D.Whatever the driver behind wantsSafe distance is defined by time and physics, not by the follower's preference.