You’re on a fast, open road in good conditions. How can you judge a safe distance from the vehicle in front?

Explanation: In good conditions, one useful method of checking that you've allowed enough room between you and the vehicle in front is the two-second rule. To check for a two-second time gap, choose a stationary object ahead, such as a bridge or road sign. When the car in front passes the object, say, 'Only a fool breaks the two-second rule'. If you reach the object before you finish saying this, you're too close.

Category: Band 1 road procedure

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 7, Highway Code: Rule 126