What phrase is recommended for drivers to help them determine a safe distance from the vehicle in front on a dry road?
- A ?Only a fool breaks the one second rule.?
- B ?Only a fool breaks the four second rule.?
- C ?Only a fool breaks the two second rule.?
- D ?Only a fool breaks the three second rule.?
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Correct answer: ?Only a fool breaks the two second rule.?.
A driver can judge a safe distance from the vehicle in front by using the two second rule. This is measured by picking a fixed point. As the vehicle in front passes it; begin saying ?only a fool breaks the two second rule?. If you pass the fixed point before you have finished the phrase; then your vehicle is too close; safely slow and increase your distance from the vehicle in front.
A driver can judge a safe distance from the vehicle in front by using the two second rule. This is measured by picking a fixed point. As the vehicle in front passes it; begin saying ?only a fool breaks the two second rule?. If you pass the fixed point before you have finished the phrase; then your vehicle is too close; safely slow and increase your distance from the vehicle in front.