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If a driver is tailgating your motorcycle, the best response is usually to:
- A.Brake suddenly to warn the driver off
- B.Speed up well beyond the limit to escape
- C.Turn around and gesture at the driver
- D.Increase your following distance ahead and, when safe, let the tailgater pass
Correct answer
D. Increase your following distance ahead and, when safe, let the tailgater pass
Why
A tailgater shrinks your safety margin from behind, so adding space in front gives you room to brake more gently. Changing lanes or pulling over to let the driver pass removes the threat entirely.
Manual topic: MSF Rider Handbook (FLHSMV) - Ride Within Your Abilities · From the Florida Motorcycle Permit practice bank (FLM-040).