Understanding and obeying road signs are paramount to ensuring you are a safe and considerate driver. Using your common sense and forward thinking protects you and others when you are on the road.
It’s important to remember and fully understand the following: –
Speed limits
Traffic signs and signals
Follow the 2-second rule (or 4-second in wet weather)
Signal your intentions
Pass with care and only where allowed
We also hope that you follow the 2 second rule. This means you should always stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front—and allow more distance at night or in bad weather.
How can you tell if you’re 2 seconds behind another vehicle? Simple. Just note when the vehicle in front passes a traffic sign or utility pole. Then slowly count 1, 2. If you pass the sign or pole before you’ve counted 2, you’re too close.