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The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the 'two-second rule'?

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In good conditions, the 'two-second rule' can be used to check the distance between your vehicle and the one in front. This technique works on roads carrying faster traffic. Choose a fixed object, such as a bridge, sign or tree. When the vehicle ahead passes this object, say to yourself 'Only a fool breaks the two-second rule.' If you reach the object before you finish saying this, you're too close.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Use at least two seconds in good conditions on faster roads and at least double the gap on wet roads.

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