Question 8102
When traffic is not flowing smoothly, what precaution should the driver of the last vehicle in a line take to reduce the risk of being rear-ended?
- Watch in the rearview mirror for vehicles approaching from behind.
- Drive partially on the right shoulder.
- Reduce the safe following distance from the vehicle ahead.
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Correct answer: Watch in the rearview mirror for vehicles approaching from behind.
If you are last in a slow-moving or stopped line of traffic, someone may approach quickly from behind and fail to brake in time. Watch approaching vehicles in your rearview mirror so you can react. Getting closer to the vehicle ahead leaves you less room, and a passenger car must not drive on the shoulder except in an emergency.