Home / Nova Scotia / Questions / Rules of the Road Rules of the Road Report The minimum safe following distance in dry conditions is: A 1 second B 2 seconds C 4 seconds D 10 seconds Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B. 2 seconds Increase to 3-4 seconds in rain, fog, or winter. Previous Next More Rules of the Road Questions Driving while licence suspended in NS: Licence expired yesterday; driving today: Upgrading from Class 5 to Class 1 (semi) in NS requires: Storing a vehicle for winter in NS: Moving to NS from another province: Often Missed All Nova Scotia Questions Smart Practice Mock Exam Road Signs Guide