How should you maintain safe distances on a road with two-way traffic?

• A. Maintain posted speed and ensure safe passing distances
• B. Drive as close as possible to the vehicle in front
• C. Tailgate to communicate
• D. Randomly change speeds

Answer: (A)

On a road with two-way traffic, the key idea is to keep a safe space around your vehicle and move at a sensible speed. That means staying within the posted speed and leaving enough following distance behind the vehicle in front so you have time to react if they brake. It also means only passing when it’s legal and safe—you need a clear view of oncoming traffic and enough room to return to your lane without cutting in front of the vehicle you’re overtaking. This approach helps prevent rear-end crashes and head-on collisions that can happen when speeds are too high or when you attempt to pass in unsafe conditions. Driving too close or changing speeds unpredictably reduces other drivers’ ability to anticipate your actions and increases risk, so these habits don’t fit safe two-way-road driving.