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Gradually increase it.
Gradually increase the gap to the vehicle ahead, without accelerating to escape or braking sharply to intimidate the following driver. This gives you more room to anticipate events and brake smoothly when needed, reducing the risk of a rear-end collision. It does not guarantee avoiding every crash.
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Reduce it to move closer to the vehicle ahead.
Gradually increase it.
Brake sharply to force the vehicle behind to move away.
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