Revision question · Attitude

Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?

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Your engine will overheat

Your mirrors will need adjusting

Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

Your sat nav will be confused

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Your view of the road ahead will be restrictedThis was the right answer

‘Tailgating’ is the term used when a driver or rider follows the vehicle in front too closely. It's dangerous because it restricts your view of the road ahead and leaves no safety margin if the vehicle in front needs to slow down or stop suddenly. Tailgating is often the underlying cause of rear-end collisions or multiple pile-ups.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Following closely reduces the useful view and leaves too little room to respond; the large-vehicle example explains the view restriction.Rule 164Highway Code rule · Following closely reduces the useful view and leaves too little room to respond; the large-vehicle example explains the view restriction.

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