You are driving in urban traffic on a dry roadway in a stream of traffic travelling at a speed of 50 km/h. What is the minimum safe distance you must keep from the vehicle in front?

You chose the correct answer. In urban traffic at 50 km/h on a dry road, the minimum safe distance to the vehicle in front is about 15 meters or 3 car lengths. This comes from the general rule in Germany, which is to keep at least half the speedometer reading in meters as your distance in good road conditions. For 50 km/h, that means a minimum of 25 meters, but in city traffic, 15 meters (3 car lengths) is often considered sufficient because speeds are lower and braking distances are shorter. Always remember: keeping a safe distance allows you enough time to react if the car ahead brakes suddenly. This habit helps prevent rear-end collisions, especially in stop-and-go city traffic.