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Near Bodegraven you are driving without a trailer and without a heavy load, but it is snowing lightly. What following distance do you keep?

1. 3 seconds, because snow on its own is reason enough
2. 2 seconds, because 3 is only for a trailer or a heavy load
3. 4 seconds, because in snow you double the normal distance

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Near Boskoop you explain to a passenger: 'In rain you double your following distance: from 2 to 4 seconds.'

1. True
2. False

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On the A20 near Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel it starts to rain hard. You are driving an empty car without a trailer behind a van. Which following distance is the guideline here?

1. About 4 seconds: in rain you double the usual 2 seconds
2. About 3 seconds: the rain alone is already a reason for more distance
3. About 2 seconds: 3 seconds applies only with a load or a caravan

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Near Reeuwijk it starts to snow. How many seconds of minimum following distance do you keep per the book?

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Near Gouderak you are towing a fully loaded trailer in clear, dry weather. What following distance do you keep?

1. 3 seconds — the trailer alone is already sufficient reason, regardless of the weather
2. 4 seconds — double the normal rule because the weight increases

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