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What is the safest way to handle a tailgating driver behind you?
- A.Brake-check the driver to make them back off
- B.Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead, and if possible let the tailgater pass or change lanes
- C.Speed up well above the limit
- D.Ignore the driver and ride in their blind spot
Correct answer
B. Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead, and if possible let the tailgater pass or change lanes
Why
A tailgater reduces your safety margin from behind, so add space in front of you to allow gentler braking, and let the driver pass when it is safe. Confronting or brake-checking a tailgater increases your risk.
Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - Traffic Hazards · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-049).