Question 801 of 430 · Florida Permit Test
The average perception time for an alert driver is about
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Correct answer to question 801
- B: 3/4 second to 1 second.
Explanation
Perception distance is how far you travel from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it. The average alert driver needs 3/4 second to 1 second.
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