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Passing target: 16 correct signs and 16 correct rules (TLA practice targets)
Stop, yield and regulatory signsStandalone practice
What does the 'two-second rule' refer to when driving?
Correct answer: The minimum safe following distance
Why
The 'two-second rule' is used to gauge a safe following distance. You should stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front of you during good weather to ensure you have enough time to react and stop.
Verified against The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook · Stop, yield and regulatory signs · p. 107, 114
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