Why is tailgating dangerous?
- A You're likely to be distracted
- B Your engine will overheat
- C Your view to the rear is reduced
- D Your view ahead is reduced
Why this is the answer
Tailgating is very dangerous because there’s not enough room to stop if an emergency arises. It reduces your view ahead and can be intimidating for the driver that you're following.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- You're likely to be distracted — Distraction comes from elsewhere; the danger here is what you cannot see.
- B
- Your engine will overheat — The engine is unaffected by how close you are.
- C
- Your view to the rear is reduced — Your rear view is unchanged by the gap in front.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 7
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 7
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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