Which practice is recommended for driving in high traffic?

• A. Stay calm and maintain a safe following distance
• B. Drive as fast as possible
• C. Tailgate
• D. Ignore road signs

Answer: (A)

Staying calm and keeping a safe following distance helps you react to the stop-and-go nature of heavy traffic. When cars are sharing the road closely, sudden braking and quick lane changes are common. A calm approach and extra space give you time to see brake lights early, brake smoothly, and avoid rear-end collisions, which also reduces your stress and keeps traffic moving more predictably. A practical rule is to maintain about a three-second gap, increasing it in rain, at night, or in dense congestion. Maintain a steady speed, scan well ahead, and signal early when changing lanes to contribute to a safer, smoother flow.

Rushing to go faster heightens risk because it shrinks your reaction time and makes you less able to respond to unexpected stops. Tailgating leaves almost no room to stop safely, increasing the chance of a collision. Ignoring road signs removes important guidance about speed limits, merging, and right-of-way. So the best approach in high traffic is to stay calm and maintain a safe following distance.