two second rule

noun

a rule of thumb by which a driver may maintain a safe following distance, allowing at least a two second interval behind any vehicle that is directly in front of the driver's vehicle.

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Meanings

noun
  1. a rule of thumb by which a driver may maintain a safe following distance, allowing at least a two second interval behind any vehicle that is directly in front of the driver's vehicle.
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APA

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “two second rule,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/two%20second%20rule.

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