Rules of the Road
What does the two-second rule for following distance refer to?
- ✓A minimum time gap of two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- ○A fixed gap of two metres behind the vehicle ahead
- ○A two-car-length gap behind the vehicle ahead
- ○Two seconds of braking time before any junction
Correct answer
A minimum time gap of two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
The two-second rule is a time-based measure, not a fixed distance. You pick a fixed point on the road and ensure two seconds pass from when the car in front passes it until you reach it.
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