California Rules of the Road

What should you do if another driver is following too closely behind you?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against California Driver Manual
A

Brake hard to warn the driver

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B

Speed up far above the limit

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C

Increase the space ahead of your vehicle and avoid sudden braking

Correct answer

Detailed Explanation

Increasing the space ahead gives you more room to slow gradually if needed.

Source: California Driver Manual

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