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What phrase is recommended for drivers to help them determine a safe distance from the vehicle in front on a dry road?

  1. A.Only a fool breaks the four second rule.
  2. B.Only a fool breaks the one second rule.
  3. C.Only a fool breaks the two second rule.
  4. D.Only a fool breaks the three second rule.
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Correct answer: C. Only a fool breaks the two second rule.

A driver can judge a safe distance from the vehicle in front by using the two second rule. This is measured by picking a fixed point. As the vehicle in front passes it, begin saying "only a fool breaks the two second rule". If you pass the fixed point before you have finished the phrase, then your vehicle is too close, safely slow and increase your distance from the vehicle in front.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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