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You are tailgating a truck if you

Correct answer

  • cannot see the truck's headlights.
  • cannot see the truck's side mirrors.
  • cannot see the truck's rear lights.

Explanation

If you cannot see a truck?s side mirrors, you are tailgating. (If you can't see the truck's mirrors, the truck driver won't be able to see you.) Tailgating is dangerous. If you follow a vehicle too closely, you will lose the safety cushion you will need if the vehicle stops short.

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