To deal with a tailgater, you should:

Increase your following distance.. Section 2.7: Increase your following distance. This makes it easier for the tailgater to pass you and

To deal with a tailgater, you should:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Speed up." is not correct. Increase your following distance. This makes it easier for the tailgater to pass you and gives you more room to stop slowly.
  • B. Correct. Increase your following distance. This makes it easier for the tailgater to pass you and gives you more room to stop slowly.
  • C. Incorrect. "Slam on brakes." is not correct. Increase your following distance. This makes it easier for the tailgater to pass you and gives you more room to stop slowly.
  • D. Incorrect. "Turn on high beams." is not correct. Increase your following distance. This makes it easier for the tailgater to pass you and gives you more room to stop slowly.