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Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
You're driving on a motorway that has chevrons painted on the carriageway. In good weather, at least how many chevrons should be visible between you and the next vehicle in your lane?
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Chevrons are painted on the road surface to help you to judge a safe following distance. In good weather, at least two chevrons should be visible on the road surface between your vehicle and the vehicle directly ahead in your lane. Where there are no chevrons, you should use the two-second rule.
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Rule 126Highway Code rule · The original chevron artwork was inspected; in good conditions at least two chevrons should remain between vehicles.Know Your Traffic Signs: motorway signs and signalsReviewed guidance summary · The original chevron artwork was inspected; in good conditions at least two chevrons should remain between vehicles.