A driver should look down the road how far when driving at highway speeds?
Correct. Look 12-15 seconds ahead — about a quarter mile at highway speeds. This gives time to identify and react to hazards.
CDL Practice Question #54
Category: General Knowledge
Why this question matters
This question is one of 97 in our General Knowledge bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.