Question Looking far ahead of your vehicle when driving is: Answers Discouraged because the road ahead is not as important as your current location. Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible. Not allowed. Only encouraged when transporting hazardous materials. Explanation When driving, you should scan the road at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. This will allow you to notice hazards as early as possible, giving you time to react to them appropriately. This questions appears in the following tests: Massachusetts Class A Knowledge Test Mississippi Passenger Utah Double West Virginia Double