Rules of the Road

Another driver is tailgating you. The safest response is to:

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Correct Answer: B. Increase your gap to the vehicle ahead, or change lanes to let them pass

Adding space ahead lets you brake smoothly, reducing the chance the tailgater rear-ends you. Brake-checking is illegal and causes the very collision you want to avoid.

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A BC Learner (L) driver must be accompanied by a supervisor who is: A Learner (L) driver in BC is not permitted to drive between: Approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights in BC, you must slow to: In BC's Graduated Licensing Program, the minimum time a driver must hold their L (Learner) licence before the road test is: A BC Novice (N) driver without a supervisor may carry:

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