Practice question

What should you do when following another vehicle and you notice their brake lights come on repeatedly?

  1. Flash your headlights to tell them to stop braking
  2. Overtake immediately
  3. Increase your following distance as there may be a hazard ahead that you cannot yet see
  4. Maintain your current distance — they are probably just a nervous driver

Answer: C — Increase your following distance as there may be a hazard ahead that you cannot yet see

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