What should you do if you are being tailgated?

When you are being tailgated, the safest option is to change lanes and allow the tailgater to pass. This helps to create space between your vehicle and the tailgater, reducing the risk of a rear-end collision. By moving to another lane, you remove yourself from a potentially dangerous situation and allow the other driver to go ahead, which can alleviate their impatience and aggression. This approach focuses on maintaining safety for all road users instead of escalating the situation or allowing it to continue unaddressed.

In contrast, speeding up can create additional risks, as it might encourage the tailgater to do the same or could lead to losing control. Applying brakes suddenly is dangerous as it can provoke an accident, especially with a tailgater too close to your rear. Staying in your lane might seem passive, but it could lead to unnecessary stress and increase the likelihood of an accident if the tailgater gets frustrated. Therefore, changing lanes is a proactive and sensible approach to ensuring safety on the road.