When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look:

12 to 15 seconds ahead. Section 2.4: Good drivers look 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At highway speeds, that is about a quarter of a mile.

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Straight ahead at all times" is not correct. Good drivers look 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At highway speeds, that is about a quarter of a mile.
  • B. Correct. Good drivers look 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At highway speeds, that is about a quarter of a mile.
  • C. Incorrect. 10 seconds is too short. The correct following distance is 15 seconds. Good drivers look 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At highway speeds, that is about a quarter of a mile.
  • D. Incorrect. "Only at the car directly in front of you" is not correct. Good drivers look 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At highway speeds, that is about a quarter of a mile.