Practice question
Using the three-second rule, how do you know you are following too closely?
Show the answer and the rule
A. You reach the fixed object before you finish counting three seconds
Start counting when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object; if you reach it before counting to three, you are too close.
Section 14 · GlossaryThe three-second rule is a way to judge whether you are following the vehicle ahead of you too closely.Section 14 · GlossaryTo use the three-second rule, start counting three seconds when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object like a sign; if you reach that object before you finish counting, you are too close.