A driver behind you is very close and flashes their headlights. What is the best response?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Stay calm, hold a steady speed and let them pass when it is safe
- Step 1: Retaliating raises the danger for everyone. Step 2. Keep calm and let them go by when it is safe to do so. Answer: Stay calm, hold a steady speed and let them pass when it is safe. Why not the others: Braking hard, speeding up or blocking them all create a crash risk.
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