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When another vehicle is tailgating your car, you should decrease your following distance from the vehicle in front of you to force the tailgater to slow down.

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The statement is False. When followed closely by a tailgater, a driver should increase their following distance from the vehicle ahead to provide a safer buffer zone.
The correct response is False. When a driver tailgates you, reducing your space cushion ahead compounds the danger. Defensive driving principles dictate increasing your following distance from the car ahead so you have ample time to react and stop gradually without being struck from behind.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the recommended driver response to tailgating hazard
Identify that tailgating reduces the stopping cushion behind your vehicle.
Understanding space cushion management is critical for preventing rear-end collisions.
2
Determine the proper following distance adjustment
Increasing following distance to the vehicle ahead provides extra time to brake smoothly and gradually.
Decreasing space ahead leaves no room to maneuver or stop safely if the lead vehicle brakes suddenly.

Key Concept

Managing Following Distance when Being Tailgated
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Speed Control and Following Distance

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