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While driving your mail vehicle, the driver behind you is tailgating aggressively. How do you handle this?

  1. A Brake suddenly to teach them a lesson
  2. B Speed up to maintain distance from the aggressive driver
  3. C Maintain a safe, consistent speed; don't engage with the aggressive driver; if needed, turn onto a side street or pull over safely to let them pass
  4. D Match their aggressive behavior

Why this is the answer

Defensive driving requires never engaging with aggressive drivers. Your goal is safety, not retaliation. Braking suddenly could cause a crash. Speeding up violates safe driving standards. The safest response is to maintain consistency, avoid engagement, and if necessary, create separation by pulling over or turning. USPS drivers are held to the highest safety standards.
Source: USPS 474 VEA, Defensive Driving

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