Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as:

• A. Braking
• B. Tailgating
• C. Squeezing
• D. Drafting

Answer: (B)

Tailgating describes following too closely behind another vehicle. This behavior leaves very little time to react if the lead vehicle brakes or stops, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision. A safe following distance gives you enough space to brake smoothly and stop without hitting the car in front, especially at higher speeds or in poor weather. In practice, aim for a three- to four-second gap (more in rain, fog, or at night) to give yourself a comfortable stopping margin. Tailgating is commonly illegal and can lead to fines or higher liability in accidents. The other terms don’t fit: braking is the act of slowing down, not the behavior of following too closely; squeezing isn’t a standard driving term; drafting refers to closely following for wind resistance mainly in racing or trucking contexts, not the general road-safety label for this behavior.