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Difficulty: MediumSpeed Control and Following Distance

When another vehicle is tailgating you, driver safety guidelines recommend increasing your following distance from the vehicle directly in front of you.

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True. Drivers should increase following distance to the vehicle ahead when being tailgated.
The statement is correct because increasing your following distance to the vehicle in front provides the space needed to brake slowly and gradually if traffic slows down, giving the tailgater behind you sufficient time to react without colliding into your rear bumper.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the safety hazard caused by a tailgating vehicle.
A tailgater reduces your rear reaction space and safety margin.
If you brake suddenly, the tailgater will not have enough distance to stop without hitting your vehicle.
2
Apply space management principles to mitigate the hazard.
Increasing following distance ahead allows for smoother, more gradual deceleration.
A larger space cushion in front prevents emergency braking situations, protecting both your vehicle and the driver behind.

Key Concept

Adjusting Following Distance for Tailgaters
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Speed Control and Following Distance

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