What should you do if you are being tailgated?

What should you do if you are being tailgated?

• A. Increase space between you and the car in front; gradually slow down to a safe following distance.
• B. Speed up to match the tailgater.
• C. Move to the shoulder to let the tailgater pass.
• D. Brake sharply to deter the tailgater.

Answer: (A)

When you’re being tailgated, the safest approach is to create more space in front of you and slow down gradually to a safe following distance. By easing off the accelerator and increasing the gap to the car ahead, you reduce the risk of a sudden stop causing a rear-end collision and give yourself more time to react to any situation. This approach also makes it harder for the tailgater to pressure you into unsafe moves. Avoid speeding up to match the tailgater or braking sharply, as those actions can provoke a crash. If it’s safe to do so, you can move to the right lane to let the tailgater pass, but never drive onto the shoulder to do so.

When you’re being tailgated, the safest approach is to create more space in front of you and slow down gradually to a safe following distance. By easing off the accelerator and increasing the gap to the car ahead, you reduce the risk of a sudden stop causing a rear-end collision and give yourself more time to react to any situation. This approach also makes it harder for the tailgater to pressure you into unsafe moves.

Avoid speeding up to match the tailgater or braking sharply, as those actions can provoke a crash. If it’s safe to do so, you can move to the right lane to let the tailgater pass, but never drive onto the shoulder to do so.