The ten-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.
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False.
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True.
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Explanation
The three-second rule, not the ten-second rule, is used to determine a safe following distance. Following this rule helps prevent rear-end collisions by allowing enough space to react to changes in traffic ahead.
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