Question 809 of 430 · Florida Permit Test
You are pulling a trailer or carrying a heavy load. Your following distance should
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Correct answer to question 809
- D: increase, because extra weight makes it harder to stop.
Explanation
Carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer makes it more difficult to stop quickly and steer correctly. For that reason you should follow farther back.
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