Speed and following distance
4 guides in the speed and following distance section of road rules and highway code. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 5 min readUK Speed Limits
A clear breakdown of UK speed limits by road type, the lit street light rule for built-up areas, and how examiners assess speed on the driving test.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readTwo-Second Rule
The minimum time gap on a wet road is 4 seconds - double the dry-road 2-second rule. On ice: at least 20 seconds. Highway Code rule 126 explained, with exam-answer wording and how examiners mark following distance.
Read article - Guide, 8 min readWet road following distance
The minimum time gap on a wet road is 4 seconds, double the 2-second dry rule. Highway Code Rule 126 explained, with the theory test wording, how to measure the gap, and stopping distances at 30, 60 and 70 mph.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readLane Discipline
UK lane discipline on dual carriageways, motorways, multi-lane junctions and bus lanes, plus the 7 faults examiners flag for middle-lane hogging and late changes.
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