Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving in a stream of traffic. What should you do if the vehicle behind is too close?

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Increase the distance between your vehicle and the one behind you

Increase the distance between your vehicle and the one in front

Nothing; keep driving the same way you have been

Flash your brake lights and slow down

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Increase the distance between your vehicle and the one in frontThis was the right answer

It's dangerous for vehicles to travel too close together. Visibility is reduced and there's a higher risk of collision if a vehicle brakes suddenly to avoid a hazard.

By increasing the separation distance between you and the vehicle in front, you have a greater safety margin. If necessary, this will allow you to reduce speed gradually and so avoid the vehicle behind being unable to stop within the space it has allowed.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Use at least two seconds in good conditions, restore the gap after a cut-in and create more space ahead when tailgated.

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