Which statement about look-ahead distance at low speed is correct?

Which statement about look-ahead distance at low speed is correct?

• A. It is about 1 block
• B. It is about 1 mile
• C. It is about 1 foot
• D. It is about 2 blocks

Answer: (A)

When moving at low speed, you should scan about one block ahead to give yourself enough time to see and react to signals, pedestrians, and other hazards. This distance keeps you prepared for things like a changing traffic light, a car stopping suddenly, or a pedestrian stepping into the roadway, without losing awareness of closer surroundings. Looking a mile ahead isn’t practical at low speeds and would make you miss hazards that appear within a shorter distance; looking only a foot ahead leaves you with almost no time to react; looking two blocks ahead is reasonable in some situations but the standard, safest rule of thumb for low speed is about one block.