If you are being followed too closely, what should you do?
|
Speed up to increase the space cushion between you and the tailgater.
|
|
|
Merge into the lane on your right, if possible.
|
|
|
Ignore the tailgater.
|
|
|
Use hand signals to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
|
Explanation
If you are being followed too closely, safely merge into the right lane if possible and allow the tailgater to pass. If changing lanes is not an option, gradually slow down to encourage the driver behind you to go around.
Avoid sudden braking, which could lead to a rear-end collision. Never confront or signal aggressively at tailgaters. Your goal should be to increase space and reduce risk, not escalate the situation.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 25.2% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Driving
You are driving too slowly if you:Which of the following is a possible sign of road rage?To drive defensively you should:Doing all you can to prevent crashes is called:You can avoid becoming a contributor to road rage by:There is one lane in your direction and the vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no apparent reason. In this situation you should:The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:Mature drivers should:Always driving slower than other traffic:Increasing your vehicle’s speed _____ your field of vision.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: