What should you do if another driver is tailgating you?

When another driver is tailgating you, the best course of action is to move over and allow them to pass or to slow down to create distance between your vehicle and theirs. This approach prioritizes safety and minimizes the risk of an accident. By allowing the tailgater to pass, you reduce the pressure and potential anxiety that can come from being closely followed, creating a safer driving environment for both parties.

Slowing down to create distance also gives you more time to react in case of any sudden stops or emergencies. By increasing the space between you and the tailgater, you improve your own safety and potentially discourage aggressive driving behavior from the other driver.

Speeding up to outdistance a tailgater can lead to an increase in speed that might not be safe, and may provoke more aggressive behavior from them. Braking suddenly to scare them could lead to a rear-end collision, as a tailgater is not prepared for such an abrupt action. Changing lanes repeatedly could also create confusion and increase the risk of an accident, rather than addressing the problem safely and directly.