What is the minimum gap the Highway Code recommends between you and the vehicle in front on a dry road?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. At least a two-second gap
- Step 1: The two-second rule helps keep a safe margin. Step 2. Choose a fixed object, watch the vehicle ahead pass it, and say 'only a fool breaks the two-second rule'. Answer: At least a two-second gap. Why not the others: One second is too tight. Five seconds is excessive on dry roads, and one car length is far too small at speed.
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