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Why would you slow down when being tailgated -- driving test question?
My driver's manual states "slow down gradually when being tailgated to avoid a collision." But tailgating is when someone is driving too closely behind you, so why wouldn't you drive faster to avoid a collision with them? I just want to understand the logic of it.
5 Answers
- DWLv 64 weeks agoFavorite Answer
Driving faster doesn't help. The tailgater speeds up and usually gets even closer.
Gradually slowing down deescalates the situation. It sends the message that this isn't going to help you and we're going to keep slowing down until you back off.
- Anonymous4 weeks ago
So that they either pass you, or that they "catch on" and back off. Never allow another driver to force you to speed up
- regeruggedLv 74 weeks ago
The advise is don't hit your brakes hard when someone is tailgating you. It will cause a collision.
- 4 weeks ago
You speed up, he speeds up untill one of you gets a ticket or goes off the road
- AudreyLv 74 weeks ago
If you need to slow down or stop, the a55hole tailgating you will hit you. So if you slow dow, the wreck won't be as bad.
