Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

In what conditions should you leave a two-second separation gap?

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When conditions are wet

When conditions are good

When conditions are damp

When conditions are foggy

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When conditions are goodThis was the right answer

In good, dry conditions, an alert driver who's driving a vehicle with tyres and brakes in good condition needs to keep a gap of at least two seconds from the car in front. When the road surface is wet, the gap needs to be increased to four seconds - and if it's icy, then the gap needs to increase to as much as 20 seconds.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Use at least two seconds in good conditions, restore the gap after a cut-in and create more space ahead when tailgated.

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