Table of Contents
- 1 How do you stay calm when being tailgated?
- 2 What should you do if you are being tailgated by an aggressive driver?
- 3 How do you deal with aggressive motorists?
- 4 Which of the following is key to defensive driving?
- 5 What to do if someone is tailgating you on the road?
- 6 When driving on a multi-lane road you should keep to the right?
How do you stay calm when being tailgated?
What to do if you’re being tailgated
- Stay calm. The worst thing you could do in this situation is get worked up.
- Don’t increase your speed. It can be tempting to speed up as you might feel pressured by the tailgater the closer they get.
- Pull over.
- Travel in the left lane.
- Don’t try and make them back off.
What should you do if you are being tailgated by an aggressive driver?
If you are being tailgated, leave more space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Signal Lights–Always use your signals when changing lanes, and avoid changing lanes too close to the other vehicles. After you have changed lanes, turn your signal off.
How do I stop being intimidated by other drivers?
Stay calm, remain focused on the road ahead, and try to diffuse the situation whenever possible….Dealing with stress while driving
- Take deep, controlled breaths to help relieve muscular tension¹⁴
- Take a break if you need to – don’t keep driving if you feel like it’s not safe.
How do you deal with aggressive motorists?
The best reaction is no reaction:
- Don’t gesticulate to them.
- Don’t flash your headlights or hoot your car horn.
- Do not make eye contact with the aggressive driver.
- Try not to speed up or ‘race’ him/her, even if it is to get away from them.
Which of the following is key to defensive driving?
Be aware of your surroundings — pay attention. Check your mirrors frequently and scan conditions 20 to 30 seconds ahead of you. Keep your eyes moving. If a vehicle is showing signs of aggressive driving, slow down or pull over to avoid it.
What happens when a speeding driver tailgates you?
Speeding drivers may lose control of their vehicle more easily. Adjust your driving accordingly. Speeding is tied to aggressive driving. If a speeding driver is tailgating you or trying to engage you in risky driving, use judgment to safely steer your vehicle out of the way.
What to do if someone is tailgating you on the road?
If you are in the travel lane, reduce your speed until the tailgater decides to pass. If you are in the passing lane, move to the travel lane as soon as it is safe. If you are on a two-lane road, maintain your speed.
When driving on a multi-lane road you should keep to the right?
When driving on a multi-lane road, always keep to the right-most lane unless you are passing someone. Leaving the other lanes available for other drivers to pass you will help ensure you do not get a tailgater in the first place. This is especially important in areas where the passing lane is not constant.
Can you pace the other car on a multi-lane road?
If you’re on a multi-lane road, regardless of which lane you’re in, you should avoid pacing the car in the other lane. This is especially important if you’re in the fast lane, as you should be overtaking the other car, not travelling at the same speed as them.