Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as:

Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as:

• A. 14-218
• B. 14-289f infraction
• C. 14-248b
• D. 14-147 all summons

Answer: (C)

Tailgating is following another vehicle too closely and not leaving enough stopping distance, which creates a clear safety hazard. The statute that directly defines this behavior is the code that specifies following too closely, so it best fits the scenario described in the question. The other listed codes refer to different offenses or issues and don’t match the behavior of tailgating, so they aren’t appropriate for this situation. In practice, when you observe tailgating, you’d note the following distance, speed, road conditions, and any hazards, and cite the statute that covers following too closely.

Tailgating is following another vehicle too closely and not leaving enough stopping distance, which creates a clear safety hazard. The statute that directly defines this behavior is the code that specifies following too closely, so it best fits the scenario described in the question. The other listed codes refer to different offenses or issues and don’t match the behavior of tailgating, so they aren’t appropriate for this situation. In practice, when you observe tailgating, you’d note the following distance, speed, road conditions, and any hazards, and cite the statute that covers following too closely.