Practice question
What is the safest way to handle a tailgater (a vehicle following you too closely)?
- Brake suddenly to warn the tailgater
- Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead and, when safe, let the tailgater pass
- Speed up to escape the tailgater
- Ignore the tailgater completely
Answer: B — Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead and, when safe, let the tailgater pass
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