Speed and following distanceQuestion 231 of 345
How do you count one second when you judge distance by time?
- Tap the wheel once
- Say a number very fast
- Watch the speedometer
- Say "thou-sand one" at a normal speaking rate
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Correct answer: Say "thou-sand one" at a normal speaking rate
Saying "thou-sand one" at a normal rate gives about one second each count.
Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 5.3 Time – the key to judgment, page 98
Practice speed and following distanceQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026