What is the danger of following tail lights closely in fog?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A stopped vehicle may appear too late
- Step 1: Tail lights can lead to false security. Step 2. Keep a large gap. Answer: A stopped vehicle may appear too late. Why not the others: Their light makes the fog look thicker: tail lights do not alter the fog; the danger is the false sense of distance they give. Their glow shows you where the road goes: following them gives false security: the vehicle may stop suddenly or leave the road. Their red light hides the road markings: markings stay visible; the real danger is being too close to the vehicle ahead.
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