Rules of the Road
At what minimum distance from the car in front should you keep in normal dry conditions on an open road?
- ○A one-second gap
- ✓A two-second gap
- ○A three-second gap
- ○A four-second gap
Correct answer
A two-second gap
The two-second rule is the minimum safe following distance in dry conditions. Pick a fixed point and ensure two seconds elapse between the vehicle in front passing it and you passing it.
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