NSW Driver Knowledge Test· Transport for NSW
The minimum safe following distance behind another vehicle in good conditions is at least:
Choices
- A3 seconds (the "3-second rule")Correct
- B1 second
- C1 car length
- D30 metres at any speed
Answer
3 seconds (the "3-second rule")
Australia teaches the "3-second rule" for safe following: pick a fixed point and count seconds between the vehicle ahead and your own. Less than 3 seconds is too close.
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