What should you do if your bus is being followed too closely by another vehicle?

Maintaining your speed and avoiding sudden stops is the best approach when your bus is being followed too closely. This strategy ensures that you keep a consistent pace that allows the driver behind you to anticipate your movement. Sudden changes in speed can lead to dangerous situations, as the following driver may not have enough time to react to abrupt stops, potentially resulting in a rear-end collision.

In a school bus context, it’s particularly crucial to maintain a steady speed because of the presence of children who could be boarding or disembarking. Any unexpected actions could create a hazardous environment for them. Maintaining your speed provides stability and predictability, which is vital for everyone’s safety on the road.

The other options, such as accelerating to create distance or changing lanes quickly, can create additional danger rather than alleviate the situation. Abrupt braking can also escalate the risk, as it may surprise the driver behind you, leading to an unsafe reaction. Thus, maintaining your speed while being mindful of the traffic around you is the most effective and safe response to being tailgated.