Alertness & Attitude
A vehicle is following too closely behind you. What should you do?
- ○Brake sharply to warn them
- ○Speed up to get away
- ✓Ease off the accelerator to increase the gap in front of you
- ○Ignore it completely
Correct answer
Ease off the accelerator to increase the gap in front of you
Slow down gently to build a bigger gap ahead, giving yourself room to brake smoothly without the tailgater hitting you (rule 151).
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