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What is Rhode Island's basic following-distance starting point?
- At least the three-second rule in good conditions
- One car length at every speed
- Close enough to block a merge
Answer: A. Add more time for rain, darkness, traffic, motorcycles, and limited sight distance.
Rhode Island · Driver's Manual · Defensive Driving — Three-Second Rule · reviewed 2026-08-11 (opens in new tab)