Which violation refers to tailgating or following too closely?

Which violation refers to tailgating or following too closely?

• A. Passing red light
• B. Crossed double yellow line
• C. Following too closely
• D. Turn on red not permitted

Answer: (C)

Safe following distance is essential to avoid rear-end collisions. Tailgating, or following too closely, is the violation that specifically covers this unsafe behavior. When you’re too close to the vehicle ahead, you don’t have enough room to react if that driver brakes suddenly, which is why this is a separate traffic offense in New York. The other options describe different rules: running a red light is about disobeying a traffic signal, crossing a solid double yellow line is about improper passing or lane use, and turning on red when not permitted is about a specific turn restriction. None of these address how closely you’re following the vehicle in front.

Safe following distance is essential to avoid rear-end collisions. Tailgating, or following too closely, is the violation that specifically covers this unsafe behavior. When you’re too close to the vehicle ahead, you don’t have enough room to react if that driver brakes suddenly, which is why this is a separate traffic offense in New York.

The other options describe different rules: running a red light is about disobeying a traffic signal, crossing a solid double yellow line is about improper passing or lane use, and turning on red when not permitted is about a specific turn restriction. None of these address how closely you’re following the vehicle in front.