Why should you increase your following distance at night compared to driving the same road in daylight?
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Correct answer to question 66 (General Knowledge): Reduced visibility at night gives you less time to notice and react to a hazard ahead
Why
Darkness shortens how early you can spot a hazard, so a longer following distance compensates for that lost reaction time compared to daytime driving.
Updated: November 2026