You double your distance in the rain. the seconds method is only a practices guide for beginners.
3 seconds
When following another vehicle, it's generally recommended to maintain a distance of at least three seconds behind it, which can be translated to about 100 feet at highway speeds. This distance allows for adequate reaction time in case the vehicle in front suddenly stops. Always adjust your following distance based on speed, road conditions, and weather.
The minimum following distance behind another vehicle that should be maintained is typically 3-4 seconds. This allows enough time to react in case the vehicle in front suddenly stops or slows down.
Allow a minimum of 3 seconds of braking distance at 55 MPH, add an extra second for each 5 MPH increase in speed.
It is more like car length than seconds when following another car. You should be at least 2 car lengths from the other car.
At least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you is recommended. More in bad weather/road conditions.
You should be 2-3 seconds behind a given point that the vehicle in front just passed. At 65 mph, that is 95 feet per second, so multiply by 2 or 3 and you should be 190-280 feet behind
The universally accepted answer to this is: 2 seconds in normal driving conditions (good weather & dry roads) and 5 seconds in inclement weather (ie: snow and icy roads). Pick a stationary object by the side of the road (such as a telephone or hydro pole) and use it as the guage of measure. When yhr vehicle ahead passes it (lets use the pole), say out loud " 1, one thousand, 2, onethousand". you should have finished saying that before you reach the same pole or other marker.
100 ft4 seconds
You should always remain a safe distance when you are behind another vehicle. The recommended amount of space that you should leave is one and half car lengths.
a driver behind your vehicle is trying to pass you
It is called the disabled vehicle. This name is adopted in the tech world.