What should you do if you are being tailgated?

When being tailgated, changing lanes safely or slightly reducing your speed helps to encourage the tailgater to pass you. This action can create a safer driving environment by allowing the aggressive driver to move ahead rather than remaining too close behind you. It acknowledges the tailgater's presence and helps you avoid potential danger from their behavior.

Creating distance is important because tailgating can increase the risk of a collision if sudden braking occurs. By adjusting your position on the road systematically—whether by changing lanes or easing off the accelerator just enough to make space—you promote safer driving practices for everyone involved.

While braking suddenly might provoke an even more dangerous situation, speeding up could lead to more aggressive behavior from the tailgater. Ignoring the tailgater maintains the status quo but does not address the inherent risk associated with someone following too closely. Thus, the safer and more effective approach is to change lanes safely or reduce your speed slightly, allowing for better traffic flow and minimizing the risk of an accident.