You are being crowded by a tailgater. What should do?
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Allow extra room ahead, do not brake suddenly.
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Brake suddenly and merge into another lane.
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Increase your speed to prevent being hit from behind by the tailgater!
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None of the above.
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Explanation
When a tailgater is behind you, maintain a safe following distance with the vehicle ahead to avoid sudden braking, which could potentially lead to a rear-end collision. Instead, gradually reduce speed or change lanes if possible to prevent a collision with the tailgater.
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