Texas Car / Permit practice question · Safe Driving Practices
The Texas 'two-second rule' is a way to judge:
Answer choices
- a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead— Correct answer
- the correct speed for a curve
- how long to leave your turn signal on
- when your tires need to be replaced
Why this is the answer
The two-second rule is about following distance. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object and you get to that same object in under two seconds, you are following too closely. The handbook sets a minimum gap of 2 seconds at 30 mph or less and 4 seconds above that, and says to allow more when conditions are poor.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Following Distance
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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