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New Hampshire Non-Commercial Operator Knowledge Practice Test
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On a two-lane road, a driver follows very close behind you for several miles. What is the safest response?
B follows close behind A on a road with one lane in each direction. There is clear space ahead of A.
Correct answer: Keep a steady speed, add space ahead, and let the driver pass at a safe place
Why
You cannot control the gap behind you, but you can control the space in front. If the car ahead stops, a larger gap lets you brake early and gently, which gives the tailgater more time to react. Signal early before you slow down or turn, and when you find a safe place, pull over so that the other driver can go by.
Verified against New Hampshire Driver's Manual · Tailgating · p. 22, 37
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