Whether you're an experienced driver or a beginner, having another vehicle too close behind can be extremely annoying and dangerous as it removes the safe braking distance necessary for sudden stops.
Tailgating is a notorious cause of collisions on the road and is implicated in many serious incidents leading to significant injury or worse.
If you're being tailgated, what's the best course of action? Annie Winterburn of Spot On Driving says a lot of drivers feel confused about how to react, noting that harsh braking could bring about more danger.
Winterburn advises: "If the car behind is too close to you and you have to brake suddenly, that car behind you will crash into the back of you.
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