What should you do when a driver behind you wants to pass?

When a driver behind you wants to pass, slowing down to allow room in front of your vehicle is the safest and most considerate option. By doing this, you create a clear space that enables the other driver to maneuver safely and efficiently. It also reduces the risk of a potential collision or confusion caused by abrupt actions.

This approach aligns with defensive driving principles, which emphasize maintaining safety for all road users. Additionally, slowing down helps prevent the driver from attempting to pass in a dangerous situation, such as on a curve or at an intersection, where visibility may be limited.

Other choices, although they may seem permissible, can actually increase risks. Speeding up to let them pass quickly can lead to reckless driving behavior. Maintaining your speed and lane placement does not account for the intentions of the driver behind you and offers no assistance to them, while pulling over to let them pass could be unnecessary if there is already ample room to pass safely. Therefore, slowing down is the most appropriate action to take in this scenario.