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Under normal conditions, you should use the two-second rule to leave a safe following distance. Under adverse conditions, however, you should use

Correct answer

  • the five-second rule.
  • the three-second rule.
  • the two-second rule.

Explanation

Under normal conditions, a safe following distance between your car and the car ahead is at least two seconds. Under adverse conditions, it is at least four seconds.

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