How many meters following distance

On this page, we show you the minimum distance you must maintain from the vehicle in front, measured in meters.

To calculate the exact number of meters according to the 2-second rule, you’ll need to be a math whiz. To calculate the exact following distance, multiply your speed by 1000, because 1 kilometer is 1000 meters. Then divide this result by 3600, because 1 hour has 3600 seconds. You now know how many meters per second you’re travelling. Then multiply this result by 2. You now know the minimum distance you must maintain according to the 2-second rule. Simple, right?

Of course, this isn’t simple, and 99 per cent of people can’t do it.

We’ll simplify this calculation. Divide your speed by 2. Add 10 per cent of the result to this result. At the CBR, the correct answer is often divided by 2. For example, suppose you’re driving 60 km/h. This 60 kilometers per hour divided by 2 equals 30 meters of distance. Now add 10 per cent of 30, or 3, to 30. The correct following distance is then 33 meters.
As you can see, the difference between the quick calculation and the exact calculation is negligible.

Below is an overview of the following distances according to the 2-second rule at various speeds, using the exact calculation method and the quick calculation method: