What should you do if you are being tailgated?

If you find yourself being tailgated, the best action to take is to move to the right and allow the vehicle to pass. This approach enhances safety for both you and the following driver. By shifting to the right, you provide an opportunity for the tailgater to overtake you, thus reducing the risk of an accident that could occur if the driver gets too close.

Staying calm and not engaging in aggressive maneuvers, like accelerating or braking suddenly, helps to prevent further complications. When you allow the vehicle to pass, you are not only mitigating the stress of being tailgated but also ensuring that everyone can stay safe on the road.

In contrast, accelerating away might lead to dangerous situations if the tailgater feels compelled to speed up or drive recklessly. Braking suddenly could provoke a rear-end collision, and maintaining speed would simply prolong the undesired situation without resolving the underlying risk.