Which statement about tailgating is true?

• A. It makes you more visible
• B. It speeds up traffic
• C. It reduces fuel consumption
• D. It can agitate other drivers

Answer: (D)

Tailgating means following the vehicle in front too closely, leaving insufficient space to stop safely. The important point is how this behavior affects others on the road: it tends to irritate or agitate the driver ahead and other drivers who notice the pressure, making reactions more tense and sometimes provoking unsafe responses. That social and safety impact is what makes the statement true.

Keep in mind that tailgating doesn’t improve visibility—the closer you are, the less you can see beyond the previous car and the less time you have to react to hazards. It also doesn’t speed up traffic; it often causes abrupt braking and ripple effects that slow things down. And it doesn’t reduce fuel use; the erratic speed changes from tailgating typically waste fuel.