Speed
How should a driver warn following vehicles when significantly reducing speed?
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
- ✓ Lightly press the brake pedal to activate the brake lights
- B Flash the headlights
- C Sound the horn
- D Open the window and wave
Why this is the correct answer
The correct way to warn drivers behind of a significant slowdown is to lightly press the brake pedal to activate the brake lights.
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