Safe DrivingQuestion 57 of 120
A driver behind you is tailgating your trailer on a two-lane road. What is the safest response?
a.Brake sharply to send a message
b.Speed up until the driver falls back
c.Turn on your hazard lights and stop in the lane
d.Increase your own following distance, stay steady, avoid sudden moves, and make it easy for the driver to pass
Explanation
Extra space ahead gives you room to slow gradually instead of braking hard in front of a tailgater. Brake-checking, racing away, and stopping in a travel lane all raise the chance of the rear-end collision you are trying to avoid.
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