You are driving on a wide road on which oncoming traffic can pass by you, unobstructed. Within what distance must you be able to stop in any event?

According to German traffic rules, you must always be able to stop your vehicle within the distance that is clearly visible and unobstructed ahead of you. This means you need to maintain a speed and following distance where you can safely stop within the section of the road you can actually see. This rule helps prevent accidents, especially in situations where visibility might suddenly change or obstacles appear. Stopping within only half or twice that visible distance is not correct because too short a distance may cause collisions, while expecting to stop over a longer distance than visible is unsafe and unrealistic. Always use the visible distance as your stopping limit.