Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving behind a large vehicle. What will happen if you're too close to it?

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Your vehicle's brakes will overheat

Your view ahead will be increased

Your vehicle's engine will overheat

Your view ahead will be reduced

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Your view ahead will be reducedThis was the right answer

Keeping a safe distance behind a large vehicle will increase your view of the road ahead and allow the other driver to see you in their mirrors. This will help you both to see, and act safely on, any hazards that might occur.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Use at least two seconds in good conditions, restore the gap after a cut-in and create more space ahead when tailgated.

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