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Rule 260 ↗
When you can see well ahead and the road conditions are good, you should
drive at a steady cruising speed which you and your vehicle can handle safely and is within the speed limit (see Rule 124 ↗ and the Speed limits table)
keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front and increase the gap on wet or icy roads, or in fog (see Rules 126 and 235).
Rule 260 : Safety Essentials for Open Road Driving
Safe Cruising Speed
Maintain a Steady Cruising Speed : When visibility is clear , maintain a consistent pace that both the driver and the vehicle can handle safely .
Stay Within Legal Speed Limits : All cruising speeds must be compliant with the specific speed limits designated for the road and vehicle type .
Maintaining the Safety Gap
Keep a Safe Following Distance : Always maintain a sufficient gap between your vehicle and the one directly in front of you .
Increase Gaps in Adverse Weather :
Drivers must expand the distance between vehicles when encountering wet roads , icy conditions , or fog .
Adaptive Safety :
The " safe distance " is not fixed ; it must be proactively increased as road conditions deteriorate from " good " to hazardous .
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