Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving in heavy traffic. What should you do if a vehicle is following very closely?

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Brake to warn the vehicle behind to slow down

Gradually increase the distance between your vehicle and the one in front

Continue at the same speed and ignore the vehicle behind

Move closer to the vehicle in front, to leave more space for the vehicle behind

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

When a driver is following you too closely, gradually increase the gap between your vehicle and the one in front. This will create a buffer, giving you more time to react if traffic suddenly slows down or stops.

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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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