What should you do if a vehicle is following you too closely?

If a vehicle is following you too closely, increasing your following distance is the best course of action. This approach helps to create a larger buffer zone between your vehicle and the one behind you, allowing for more time to react in case you need to slow down or stop suddenly. It can also reduce the risk of a rear-end collision, as it provides the tailgating driver with more space should they fail to brake in time.

Maintaining your current distance could keep you at risk of being rear-ended, while decreasing your following distance would exacerbate the situation by reducing that buffer. Speeding up may momentarily create distance but does not address the underlying issue and could lead to unsafe driving conditions. Therefore, increasing your following distance is a proactive and recommended strategy to ensure safety on the road.