"two-second rule" meaning in English

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Proper name

Audio: En-au-two-second rule.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} two-second rule
  1. (transport, idiomatic) A rule of thumb for safe driving by which a driver must maintain a two-second distance from the vehicle in front. Tags: idiomatic Categories (topical): Transport Related terms: five-second rule
    Sense id: en-two-second_rule-en-name-MTg1EyPW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: transport

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