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How should you check your following distance?

  1. Use a fixed object and count seconds

  2. Use a moving object and estimate speed

  3. Check your speedometer

  4. Guess based on your speed

The correct answer is: Use a fixed object and count seconds

To check your following distance, use a fixed object and count the seconds it takes for you to reach the same point as the vehicle in front of you. Option B is incorrect because estimating speed can be inaccurate and does not account for changes in speed. Option C is also incorrect because it does not account for the time it takes for you to react to changes in the vehicle in front of you. Option D is not a reliable method as it is based on guess work and does not consider safety. Using a fixed object and counting seconds is the most accurate method for checking your following distance.