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
2 seconds on dry roads, 4 in rain, 20 on ice (Highway Code Rule 126). How to measure the gap, the full stopping-distance chart, and the test fault that trips most learners.
Read article - Guide, 8 min readWet road following distance
4 seconds on a wet road (Highway Code Rule 126), double the dry gap. Stopping distances at 30, 60 and 70 mph in wet conditions, and the exact wording the theory test uses.
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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