Practice question

What is the safest way to handle a tailgater (a vehicle following you too closely)?

  1. Brake suddenly to warn the tailgater
  2. Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead and, when safe, let the tailgater pass
  3. Speed up to escape the tailgater
  4. 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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