What should you do if the vehicle behind you is following too closely?

When a vehicle is following too closely, the advisable action is to slow down slightly to encourage them to back off. This approach allows you to maintain control of your vehicle while promoting safety on the road. By reducing your speed, you increase the distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you, which can create a safer space and potentially prompt the tailgating driver to realize they are following too closely, encouraging them to either maintain a safer distance or to pass you safely.

Changing lanes immediately can be potentially dangerous if there are other vehicles in adjacent lanes, as this could lead to collisions. Accelerating to get away from a tailgater might seem like an immediate solution, but it can increase the speed differential between vehicles involved, possibly exacerbating the situation. Signaling for the driver to pass could also lead to complications; for one, it might not be safe for them to do so in that moment, and also, it's not always clear if they will respond appropriately to your signal. Therefore, slowing down slightly is a recommended and thoughtful strategy to enhance overall road safety in this scenario.