You’re driving on an open road in dry weather. What should the distance be between you and the vehicle in front?

A: A two-second time gap

B: One car length

C: Two metres (6 feet 6 inches)

D: Two car lengths

Hint

One way of checking there’s a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front is to use 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, s

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