Question You may tailgate: Answers If the vehicle in front of you is traveling under the speed limit. When traveling under speeds of 35 mph. If the vehicle in front of you has a slow-moving emblem. Under no circumstances. Explanation Tailgating is dangerous and can cause frustration in other drivers on the roadway. A good professional driver maintains a safe following distance of at least four seconds under ideal driving conditions, or six to eight seconds under poor conditions. This questions appears in the following tests: Texas Special Requirements