Following Distance

Question 0

When should you apply the 4-second rule?

A. Never. You should only use the 2-second rule.
B. In wet, frosty or icy road conditions.
C. When passing other vehicles.
D. When waiting for any vehicles coming over a one-way bridge.

Answer 0

B. In wet, frosty or icy road conditions.

Question 1

When following another vehicle on a dusty road, you should:

A. Speed up to get past.
B. Turn your vehicle windscreen wipers on.
C. Stay back from the dust cloud.
D. Turn your vehicle headlights on.

Answer 1

C. Stay back from the dust cloud.

Question 2

When would you use the 2-second rule?

A. When following another vehicle.
B. When reversing from a car park.
C. When parking your vehicle.
D. When signaling a right turn.

Answer 2

A. When following another vehicle.

Question 3

In wet or frosty conditions, what rule should you use to judge a safe following distance?

A. The 1-second rule.
B. The 2-second rule.
C. The 3-second rule.
D. The 4-second rule.

Answer 3

D. The 4-second rule.

Question 4

When should you use the 2-second rule?

A. When reversing out of a driveway.
B. When following other vehicles at the same speed.
C. When giving way at a pedestrian crossing.
D. When using the indicators on your vehicle.

Answer 4

B. When following other vehicles at the same speed.

Question 5

For wet weather driving:

A. Use the 4 second rule.
B. Use the 2 second rule.
C. Use the Give way rule.
D. Just go with the traffic flow.

Answer 5

A. Use the 4 second rule.

Question 6

What should you do when following another vehicle in wet conditions?

A. Drive closer to the vehicle so that you can follow in its tracks.
B. Drive with your vehicle handbrake on.
C. Apply the 4-second rule.
D. Apply the 2-second rule.

Answer 6

C. Apply the 4-second rule.

Question 7

When following other vehicles what rule do you follow to keep a safe distance on dry road:

A. The 4 second rule.
B. The 2 second rule.
C. The give way rule.
D. Pass on the right.

Answer 7

B. The 2 second rule.