If a vehicle is following you too closely, how should you react?

If a vehicle is following you too closely, how should you react?

• A. Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead.
• B. Speed up to increase your own safety.
• C. Brake hard to deter them.
• D. Continue at the same pace.

Answer: (A)

Increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead. When someone follows too closely, you need more space to react to sudden changes in traffic. Dropping back farther from the car in front gives you extra stopping and maneuvering room, which lowers the risk of a rear-end collision. Avoid speeding up or braking abruptly, and don’t stay at the same speed, as that doesn’t address the tailgater and can create danger. If safe, you can also shift to a different lane to allow the tailgater to pass.

Increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead. When someone follows too closely, you need more space to react to sudden changes in traffic. Dropping back farther from the car in front gives you extra stopping and maneuvering room, which lowers the risk of a rear-end collision. Avoid speeding up or braking abruptly, and don’t stay at the same speed, as that doesn’t address the tailgater and can create danger. If safe, you can also shift to a different lane to allow the tailgater to pass.