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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 so you can brake gently if needed

Adding space ahead of you means you can brake smoothly, not suddenly — reducing the chance the tailgater rear-ends you. Brake-checking invites a collision and is an offence.

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