The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
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Ignore them completely.
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Gradually slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass.
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Pump your brakes to get them to back off.
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Speed up to increase the space between you and the tailgater.
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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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