Hazard and Risk Perception
When scanning the road ahead, how far ahead should a driver aim to look on an open road?
- ○About 30 metres
- ○About 50 metres
- ✓About 12 seconds of travel time ahead
- ○Only to the next vehicle in front
Correct answer
About 12 seconds of travel time ahead
Drivers are advised to scan roughly 12 seconds ahead so they have time to identify hazards early and react smoothly rather than braking suddenly.
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