Originally Posted by
S1rst
Your right regarding the 2 second rule mate. 2 seconds is actually MUCH more distance than people think. Most just say one two and think thats 2 seconds, but to actually do it properly you have to go.....0 elephant 1 elephant 2
At 70mph thats a hell of a distance, and i agree with burnzy, that if you did actually leave that much room, you would get someone jump in the gap straight away (usually by taking you im sure
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More important than the 2 second rule is to look 3 or 4 cars infront of you, so you can anticipate hazards quicker and easier.
Bang on, totally agree. I forgot to mention in my post above that you should never have to use your brakes on a motorway, you should anticipate the traffic ahead by leaving a good distance and observing traffic.
If anyone jumps into my gap I just lift off gently and roll back, i dont have to slow down, just correct the gap. And I usually try to overtake them, flicking the bird as I go. They never get it