Motorists 'should not react aggressively to tailgaters'

Drivers who do not want to jeopardise their cheap modified car insurance premiums may want to avoid slamming on their brakes when being tailgated, if the comments of one automotive group are anything to go by.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has urged individuals not to react aggressively when it feels as if the vehicle behind is getting too close.

It suggested suddenly slowing down could prove dangerous and people should instead try to remove themselves from the situation as quickly as possible.

A spokesperson for the organisation stated: "Find the earliest opportunity to change lanes in safety and allow the tailgater to get past you and become somebody else's problem."

This comes after research by the AA found being followed too closely by the vehicle behind was the biggest gripe among British motorists.

Modified car owners who make the effort to avoid confrontation on the road may find they are less likely to be involved in an accident and are able to build up an impressive no-claims bonus.

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