Rules of the Road
When following an emergency vehicle responding to a call, what is the minimum following distance you must maintain?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: hard.
Answer: South African law requires a minimum following distance of 150 metres behind an emergency vehicle that is responding to an emergency with lights and sirens active.
- A. 50 metres
- B. 100 metres
- C. 150 metres - correct
- D. 200 metres
Explanation
South African law requires a minimum following distance of 150 metres behind an emergency vehicle that is responding to an emergency with lights and sirens active.
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