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When another vehicle is tailgating your car, you should increase the following distance between your vehicle and the car ahead of you.

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True. You should increase your following distance in front when being tailgated to create a cushion that enables gradual braking.
Increasing following distance ahead gives you enough room to brake smoothly and gradually, giving the driver behind you more time to react and avoid rear-ending your vehicle.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the hazard presented by a tailgating driver.
Recognize that the tailgater lacks adequate stopping distance behind your vehicle.
Tailgaters dramatically reduce the reaction time and distance available to prevent a rear-end crash.
2
Determine the appropriate defensive driving response ahead of your vehicle.
Increase your following distance to 4 or more seconds from the lead car.
A larger space cushion in front allows you to decelerate smoothly rather than braking abruptly if hazards arise.

Key Concept

Managing Tailgaters via Following Distance Adjustment
Estimated Time:45s
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Speed Control and Following Distance

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