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Which method is recommended for keeping a safe following distance behind another vehicle in good conditions?
A time-gap rule, such as the two-second rule (longer in poor conditions), automatically scales with speed: at higher speeds the same time gap produces a longer
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Question: Which method is recommended for keeping a safe following distance behind another vehicle in good conditions?
Answer options:
- Stay one car length behind regardless of speed ✅ Use a time gap, such as the two-second rule, between your vehicle and the one ahead
- Stay close to discourage other drivers from cutting in
- Match the speed exactly and ignore distance
Correct answer: Use a time gap, such as the two-second rule, between your vehicle and the one ahead
Explanation: A time-gap rule, such as the two-second rule (longer in poor conditions), automatically scales with speed: at higher speeds the same time gap produces a longer distance. This gives the driver behind enough reaction and braking distance.
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