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You're on a wet, level road, driving at 50 mph. What's the minimum time gap you should leave between your vehicle and the one in front?

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The usual advice is to leave a minimum time gap of two seconds, but on wet roads you should leave at least double that time. Always take the road and weather conditions into account when you're driving.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Wet stopping distances are at least double, not capped at twice dry distances. Large vehicles can need more than the minimum time-gap example.Rule 227Highway Code rule · Wet stopping distances are at least double, not capped at twice dry distances. Large vehicles can need more than the minimum time-gap example.

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