The 2 Second Rule When you learn to drive with 4front Driving School, you are taught to be a better and safer driver. One of the key factors to drive safely is to keep at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle In front at all times. You will realise that the following distance increases the faster you go but the time it takes you to get to the same point as the vehicle In front stays the same. We need to keep a safe distance so that we have enough time to think and react. As we all know safety on the road is paramount, but so often drivers just don't pay attention to the two second rule. If you find that the vehicle behind you is ignoring this rule and following too close we suggest reducing the speed slightly and increase the distance between you and the vehicle In front so that you reduce the risk of needing to brake hard. So, what is the two second rule? Well, one second is the distance between yourse...