In heavy motorway traffic, the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision?

A: Increase your distance from the vehicle in front

B: Brake sharply

C: Switch on your hazard warning lights

D: Move onto the hard shoulder and stop

On busy roads, traffic may still travel at high speeds despite being close together. Don’t follow the vehicle in front too closely. If a driver behind seems to be ‘pushing’ you, gradually increase your distance from the vehicle in front by slowing down ge

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