At freeway speeds, the manual says you need to look ahead at least how many seconds?
-
A.
20 to 30 seconds Correct
-
B.
2 to 4 seconds
-
C.
5 to 10 seconds
-
D.
12 to 15 seconds
The answer is "20 to 30 seconds"
At highway speed, situations develop faster and require a longer forward scan. The tips call for 20 to 30 seconds of look-ahead at freeway speeds so drivers spot hazards early enough to plan lane changes and slow down smoothly.
The traps in the wrong answers
B. 2 to 4 seconds
Two to four seconds is the following-distance range, not the forward-scan distance. This answer falls back on the two-second following-distance rule, the 'seconds' figure most drivers memorize first when any timing question comes up.
C. 5 to 10 seconds
No such interval appears in the defensive driving tips. This answer picks a plausible middle range the tips never set.
D. 12 to 15 seconds
Twelve seconds is the surface-street rule; freeway speed requires a longer scan. This answer applies the surface-street 12-second rule to freeway speed instead of the 20 to 30 seconds the tips require.
This question tests your knowledge of Defensive Driving in Nevada. Source: Nevada Driver Manual, "Defensive Driving Tips," p.42..
Related Nevada questions
The Nevada book is on the way
Drop your email and we'll send the free Nevada cheat sheet now, plus a note the moment the book is available.