Question When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind? Answers Merging into another lane Decreasing your following distance Changing lanes frequently Explanation When being closely followed by a tailgater, you should slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with them. Pass your DMV Written Test with flying colors Take me to the cheat sheet California This questions appears in the following tests: California Practice Test 9 California Practice Test 32