Revision question · The road

What should you do if you see a vehicle too close behind when you're driving in traffic on the motorway?

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Increase your distance from the vehicle in front

Touch the brake pedal sharply to show your brake lights

Briskly accelerate away from the vehicle behind

Switch your rear fog lamps on and off

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Increase your distance from the vehicle in frontThis was the right answer

The faster the traffic is moving, the greater the distance that needs to be kept between vehicles to maintain safety margins. If you find another vehicle driving too close behind you, gradually reduce your speed to increase your distance from the vehicle in front. You'll then be able to brake more gently when you need to, reducing the likelihood of the vehicle behind running into the back of your vehicle.

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Rule 168Highway Code rule · A tailgater or cutting-in vehicle is a reason to restore a safe gap smoothly, not brake-check or accelerate into danger.

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