What distance from the preceding vehicle should you keep if you drive a bus in a built-up area?

Explanation

Correct answer: A distance necessary to avoid a collision in the event that the preceding vehicle brakes.

In accordance with road traffic regulations, the driver is required to maintain the distance necessary to avoid a collision in the event of the preceding vehicle braking or stopping. In the built-up area shown in the photograph, this distance is not rigidly specified in metres, but must always be adapted to the speed, road and weather conditions, to ensure the ability to stop safely.

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