Speed and spaceQuestion 238 of 412

Someone tailgates you. What is a good first step?

  1. Brake hard to scare them
  2. Speed up fast
  3. Slow down a little to make more space in front
  4. Move closer to the vehicle in front
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Correct answer: Slow down a little to make more space in front

More space in front lets you stop more gradually.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 74

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026