2 and 4 second ruleOne of the main causes of accidents is vehicles travelling too close too the vehicle in front. When the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly the driver behind doesn't have time to react and a collision can occur.
The 2 second ruleThe 2 second rule is the minimum distance you should travel behind the vehicle immediately in front in good driving conditions. How to apply the 2 second rule When the vehicle immediately in front of you passes a landmark such as a sign or a bridge etc count one thousand and one, one thousand and two. If you pass the landmark before you finish counting then you are too close. If this is the case then increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front.
The 4 second ruleThe 4 second rule is the minimum distance you should travel behind the vehicle immediately in front in adverse weather conditions such as rain or fog. How to apply the 4 second rule When the vehicle in front of you passes a landmark such as a sign or a bridge count one thousand and one, one thousand and two, one thousand and three, one thousand and four. If you pass the landmark before you finish counting then you are too close. If this is the case then increase your distance from the vehicle in front.
Defensive driving If another driver pulls into the space just ahead of you then increase your distance to either the 2 or 4 second rule.
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