The "3-second rule" is a commonly recommended practice for maintaining a safe following distance. To determine this, choose a stationary object on the road, and make sure that you can count at least 3 seconds from when the vehicle in front of you passes it until you pass it. This distance allows enough time to react to sudden stops.
If you experience a tire blowout, you should gradually ease off the accelerator and steer the vehicle straight while slowing down. Avoid sudden movements or hard braking. Once the vehicle has slowed, safely pull over to the side of the road.
When the traffic light turns yellow, you should prepare to stop unless you are too close to the intersection to stop safely. If you can stop safely, you should do so to avoid running a red light.
In foggy conditions, you should use low-beam headlights to reduce glare and improve visibility. Additionally, you should reduce your speed to account for decreased visibility and longer stopping distances.
When encountering a road hazard, such as debris, you should slow down and carefully maneuver around it if it is safe to do so. Avoid sudden swerving or abrupt stops, as these actions could lead to loss of control or collisions with other vehicles.
