Video 12: Speed limits, stopping distances and the two seconds rule - Easy Drive Forum

A Joglekar · 12-05-07, 11:45 AM

Driving in India is indisciplined. Over and above this, lack of training and information means no one is aware of speed limits, stopping distances and the rather useful 2 seconds rule. This video makes this vital information available to all drivers. The video also covers the dangers of Tailgating.

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Dr Adhiraj Joglekar

ravikant · 14-05-07, 11:17 AM

Very Nice Video!!! Was wondering about the "Two Seconds' rule"!!!

though.

My brain recalls to the day when we were told about 3 seconds rule. So, am a little confused, which one to opt for.

I have come across many articles about 3 seconds rule earlier.

.

Anyone helping me out here...!!! ??? !!!

A Joglekar · 15-05-07, 03:29 AM

The 2 second rule is followed in the UK. The 3 second rule is recommended in the US.

Given that momentum = mass x velocity and that Americans drive much larger cars (and also the fact that larger cars need longer to stop) it may make sense for Americans to follow a 3 second rule.

But the minimum expectation should be 2 seconds (this is also advocated by the Chandigad Traffic Police website).

Adhiraj

asj · 07-04-08, 12:16 AM

Not many videos offer education, this one and a few others seem unique.

07-04-08, 12:16 AM	#4
asj Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	Nice one Not many videos offer education, this one and a few others seem unique.

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14-05-07, 11:17 AM	#2
ravikant Super Admin Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 43	Very Nice Video!!! Was wondering about the "Two Seconds' rule"!!! though. My brain recalls to the day when we were told about 3 seconds rule. So, am a little confused, which one to opt for. I have come across many articles about 3 seconds rule earlier. . Anyone helping me out here...!!! ??? !!!

15-05-07, 03:29 AM	#3
A Joglekar Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17	The 2 second rule is followed in the UK. The 3 second rule is recommended in the US. Given that momentum = mass x velocity and that Americans drive much larger cars (and also the fact that larger cars need longer to stop) it may make sense for Americans to follow a 3 second rule. But the minimum expectation should be 2 seconds (this is also advocated by the Chandigad Traffic Police website). Adhiraj