Class 4 Commercial Driver Practice · Question
What is the safest way to deal with a driver who is tailgating your commercial vehicle?
When being tailgated, the safest action is to increase the distance between you and the vehicle IN FRONT of you. This allows you to brake more gradually, reduci
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Question: What is the safest way to deal with a driver who is tailgating your commercial vehicle?
Answer options:
- Brake sharply to warn the tailgater to back off
- Speed up to match the tailgater's desired pace
- Turn on your hazard lights and stay at the same speed ✅ Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead to allow for slower stops
Correct answer: Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead to allow for slower stops
Explanation: When being tailgated, the safest action is to increase the distance between you and the vehicle IN FRONT of you. This allows you to brake more gradually, reducing the risk of the tailgater hitting you.
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