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In favorable Florida weather and traffic, what minimum following interval does the handbook recommend?
- Two seconds
- Four seconds
- Six seconds at every speed
Answer: B — Four seconds. Florida recommends at least a four-second gap in favorable conditions and more space when weather, visibility, loads, or other risks increase.
Florida · Official Florida Driver License Handbook · Chapter 7, page 61 — Following Distances · rev. 08/2023 · reviewed 2026-07-13