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If a driver is tailgating your motorcycle, what is usually the best response?
- A.Brake suddenly to warn the driver
- B.Speed up to well above the limit to get away
- C.Increase your following distance ahead and, when safe, change lanes or let the tailgater pass
- D.Make gestures at the driver while riding
Correct answer
C. Increase your following distance ahead and, when safe, change lanes or let the tailgater pass
Why
Increasing the space in front of you gives you room to brake more gently, and moving over lets the tailgater go by. Sudden braking or confrontation makes a dangerous situation worse.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Space Management · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-039).