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Why is tailgating dangerous?

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You're likely to be distracted

Your engine will overheat

Your view to the rear is reduced

Your view ahead is reduced

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Your view ahead is reducedThis was the right answer

Tailgating is very dangerous because there isn't enough room to stop if an emergency arises. It reduces your view ahead and can be intimidating for the driver that you're following.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · The stopping-distance and two-second examples do not guarantee enough space for every lorry or coach; the corrected numerical question refers to the Code’s illustrative chart.

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