Virginia suggests safer tip for driving: The state wants drivers to leave more distance than a national survey suggested. From: Daily Press (Newport News, VA) | Date: May 26, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Daily Press. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Kim O'Brien Root

May 26--One-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand ...

That's how Virginians should count the distance when following other vehicles -- a little more time than a national survey would suggest.

An insurance company's survey -- released Thursday -- had Virginia tied for 41st when it came to knowing the rules of the road.

Although the test's 20 questions were not state-specific, there was discrepancy in ...