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The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

Ignore them completely.
Speed up to increase the space between you and the tailgater.
Pump your brakes to get them to back off.
Gradually slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass.
Explanation

If you are being followed too closely and there is a right lane available, move over to the right to allow the tailgater to pass. However, if there is no right lane, wait for a safe opportunity when the road ahead is clear and passing is legal. Slowly reduce your speed, which will signal to the tailgater that they should drive around you.

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