Safe driving 2 pts
How can the optimal safe distance behind the vehicle ahead be determined?
Correct answer
- By a method where distance data is converted into a time estimate. At the beginning, choose a fixed point... count seconds. If the interval is shorter than 2 seconds, it is not a minimum safe distance.
Other options
- By the distance between bollards on the side of the road at any speed.
- Always at least 20 meters from the vehicle ahead, estimating this distance using fixed points.
Explanation
The 2-Second Rule: Estimating meters is hard.
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