Maintaining proper following distance is critical for safety and test success.
Following distance when moving
✓ **Normal conditions:** 2-second gap
⚠ **Wet conditions:** 4-second gap
! **Icy or snowy conditions:** 10-second gap
When stationary - 'Tyres and tarmac'
Keep enough distance that you can see the car's tyres AND the tarmac beneath them. This is roughly one car door length or enough space for a motorbike to fit between you.
Why this matters
If an ambulance comes behind you, you need space to move out of the way. This is a critical safety requirement examiners check.
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