If the car behind you is tailgating, what should you do?

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If the car behind you is tailgating, what should you do?

When a driver behind you is tailgating, your main goal is to create more space in front of you. Increasing the distance from the car ahead gives you extra time to react if that vehicle slows or stops suddenly, which lowers your risk of a crash. Keep a steady speed and avoid any sudden braking or speeding up to “create” space, as those actions can trap you or surprise the tailgater. If it’s safe and feasible, you can drift to the right lane to let the tailgater pass, but the immediate best move is to widen your following distance to the vehicle in front.

When a driver behind you is tailgating, your main goal is to create more space in front of you. Increasing the distance from the car ahead gives you extra time to react if that vehicle slows or stops suddenly, which lowers your risk of a crash. Keep a steady speed and avoid any sudden braking or speeding up to “create” space, as those actions can trap you or surprise the tailgater. If it’s safe and feasible, you can drift to the right lane to let the tailgater pass, but the immediate best move is to widen your following distance to the vehicle in front.

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